(1) In good condition. (2) To adjust to proper shape or size.

Navigation and Inspection Circular (US Coast Guard)

The sudden heave of the ship.

Small boat carried on the vessel and used in case of emergency.

Condition of a sailing ship when all sails have been taken down in a severe storm, very often a hazardous undertaking if there is a high sea running.

An apparatus consisting of a small, polished, stainless steel cup placed in a container into which is passed the sample gas. The temperature of the polished surface is lowered by immersing dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) in an acetone solution contained in ...

CFM flowing through the compressor inlet filter or inlet valve under rated conditions

A type of clutch which has a spring loaded jaw or detented rolling element to control torque in an assembly tool.

In railcar or container shipments, the weight of the empty railcar or empty container.

To break loose from a mooring, anchor or docking.

A life-threatening condition where there is loss of body heat; the greatest danger for anyone in the water. As the body loses its heat, body functions slow down, and this can quickly lead to death.

The foremost sail; a triangular shaped foresail forward of the foremast.

The position of a flag when lowered halfway down.

Tightly woven cloth used for sails, awnings, covers, dodgers and biminis; slang for sails.

A line used to tighten the leech of a sail, helping to create proper sail shape.

Location where shipment begins its movement.

Is used in psychrometry and is the temperature recorded by a thermometer whose bulb has been covered with a wetted wick and whirled on a sling psychrometer. Taken with the dry bulb, it permits determination of relative humidity of the atmosphere.

The operation of bringing two lines together; term also applied to other objects.

Succession of long and unbroken waves that are not due to meteorological conditions in the vicinity. Generally due to wind or storms at a distance from the position.