In transit, or in passage.

A propeller that can have the pitch of its blade changed to reduce drag when not in use.

A sailboat with two masts. Generally, the shorter mizzen mast is aft of the main mast, but forward of the rudder post, while a similar vessel, the yawl, has the mizzen mast aft of the rudder post. The mizzen mast of a ketch is larger than that of a yawl.

Gossip, usually about other people or events. The term scuttlebutt evolved from the name of a keg containing water and alcohol that sailors used to gather about before meals.

Freight charges paid by the consignor (shipper) prior to the release of the bills of lading by the carrier.

The conversion of mechanical, electrical or magnetic energy into heat.

An additional keel secured outside the main keel, usually as protection in the event of grounding.

On vessels constructed of wood, the narrow gap between the planks which form the decks and sides and were caulked to make them watertight. Since wood swells when it's in contact with water, a narrow seam is necessary to allow for the expansion.

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

A float with a flag at the top of a pole. Used to mark a position such as for a mooring, a race or a man overboard.

(1) A term signifying an inclination of an object from a perpendicular; to turn anything so that it does not stand perpendicularly or square to an object. (2) Those timbers in a ship near the bow or stern which are sharply angled from the keel. (3) The op ...

The drying of compressed gases other than air. Equipment size, choice of materials and other specifications may be decidedly different for drying gases other than air because of the specific properties of the gases. Properties include specific gravity, sp ...

To assemble passengers and/or crew.

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure in inches or millibars of mercury

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

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

Book in which is kept a reckoning of items of cargo received or discharged from a hatch or vessel.

A phrase with a nautical derivation, meaning a man under the influence of drink or unsteadiness through drink.

Stemming the tide or sea means to head the vessel's bow directly into the current or waves. Overcome adverse circumstances.

The part on the object which is hauled upon.