Is the energy a substance possesses by virtue of its motion or velocity. Used primarily in calculations for dynamic and ejector type compressors

A wind coming from the east.

The opening up the back (aft) edge of the mast in which the mainsail luff rope slides when it is hoisted. Some masts have an external sail track.

The energy in foot pounds required to compress adiabatically and to deliver one pound of a given gas from one pressure level to another.

An opening in a ship's side, provided with a glazed lid or cover for the admission of light.

Sort of large pulley with sheave and steel block found on a derrick

To wrap a small line around another.

Abbreviation for "Less than Container Load." The quantity of freight which is less than that required for the application of a container load rate. Loose Freight.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure at the point of use.

A short piece of rope secured in the bow of a small boat used for making her fast.

Cotton yarn used for cleaning purposes.

Method of producing a chart in which the parallels of latitude and the meridians of longitude intersect each other at right angles.

Used for sending messages to outside companies. Messages are transmitted via Western Union, ITT and RCA. Being replaced by fax and internet.

Allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be transported in bond to another port, where a superseding entry is filed.

After or trailing edge of a sail; the after edge of a fore-and-aft sail and the outer edges of a square sail.

The highest operating pressure the system or component is designed to withstand.

(1) The rolled up part of a sail, tied with the reef lines, that is used to reduce sail area for heavy winds; To reduce the sail area. (2) A group of rocks or coral generally at a depth shallow enough to present a hazard to navigation.

A means of purifying an air stream by using both gravitational and centrifugal forces.

(1) Order to men at the mast to extend themselves at intervals along a yard. (2) To keep a vessel at a certain place until a specified time has elapsed.

The top point of the line about which the earth rotates.