An absolute temperature scale. ((

(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 ...

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

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

Openings in the bottom or transom of a boat to drain water when sailing.

Release of merchandise by a bank to a buyer while the bank retains title to the merchandise. The goods are usually obtained for manufacturing or sales purposes. The buyer is obligated to maintain the goods (or the proceeds from their sales) distinct from ...

The part on the object which is hauled upon.

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

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

An instrument for measuring, testing, or registering.

Customs form permitting in bond cargo to be moved from one location to another under Customs control, within the same Customs district. Usually in motor carrier's possession while draying cargo.

A fitting holding a boom or gaff to the mast.

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

Maintaining position over the ground when underway in a river or tidal stream.

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.

An L/C guaranteed by both the issuing and advising banks of payment so long as seller's documents are in order, and the L/C terms are met. Only applied to irrevocable L/C's. The confirming bank assumes the credit risk of the issuing bank.

A volume. Pounds per hour.

A publication setting forth the charges, rates and rules of transportation companies.

Stout line or cable fore and aft around the deck of the boat to keep crew from falling overboard.

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