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

To heave in until the vessel is riding nearly over her anchor.

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

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying the carrier's equipment beyond the allowed free time. The free time and demurrage charges are set forth in the charter party or freight tariff.- See also Detention and Per Diem.

Also saloon; the main social cabin of a boat

A container designed with openings in the side and/or end walls to permit the ingress of outside air when the doors are closed.

At a considerable distance.

A small local current usually caused by tidal streams as they ebb and flow around or against obstructions.

The swiveled opening at the top of a ventilator.

Japanese tapered pipe thread (Female).

Mesh is the number of openings in a square inch of screen or sieve. It is equal to the square of the number of strands of metal or plastic screening per lineal inch. Standard US mesh screen # 16 equates to a 1.19 millimeter particle diameter, mesh size #4 ...

The most common type of sail used today, a triangle-shaped mainsail defined by the mast and one horizontal boom perpendicular to the mast.

(1) A nautical instrument, on the arc of which is a finely graduated scale showing degrees and minutes, with adjustable reflectors, etc.; used to find the altitude of heavenly bodies, angular distances, etc. (2) On a steering gear, the rudder quadrant is ...

Sailors' term for an old ship that needed a lot of paint and repairs.

A large foresail which extends aft behind the mast.

The length of the boat at the waterline.

The U.S. government does not issue certificates of free sale. However, the Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, will issue, upon request, a letter of comment to the U.S. manufacturers whose products are subject to the Federal Food, Drug ...

To keep a weather eye is to be on the alert (heads up).

A cleat designed to hold a line in place without slipping. It consists of two narrowing jaws with teeth in which the line is placed.