A suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in a gas.

To charge more than the proper amount according to the published rates.

A general handyman in the engine room.

A charted feature or chosen position on a chart

Material that stores energy, although mass will also retain coolness. The thermal storage capacity of a material is a measure of the material's ability to absorb and store heat.

Gallons per minute

To turn the boat away from the wind. also Fall Off.

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.

A line attached to the boom to prevent it from accidentally gybing.

A double block where the two sheaves lie in a plane one below the other, rather than alongside each other.

To cause the land to sink below horizon by sailing away from it.

An empty wine bottle after its contents have been drunk.

The medium or material that does the actual filtering or separating. May be paper, wire mesh, special cellulose, inorganic plastic, or a combination.

Sailing close hauled. Sailing toward the wind as much as possible with the wind coming from the bow.

Sailor's phrase for a seaman who has died.

Abbreviation for "Please Authorize Delivery Against Guarantee." A request from the consignee to the shipper to allow the carrier or agent to release cargo against a guarantee, either bank or personal. Made when the consignee is unable to produce original ...

When the sheer curves down towards the bow and stern.

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.

In transit, or in passage.

The part on the object which is hauled upon.