Is the ratio of the thermodynamic work requirement in the cylinder to actual brake horsepower requirement.

A wedge-shaped piece of timber used to secure barrels against movement.

A frame used to support the boom when the sail is down.

A device consisting of a heat transfer system, a moisture elimination system and a refrigeration system designed to improve the quality of the air and reduce the temperature of the air.

Water washing over; the situation of an object when almost submerged.

Business pertaining to commerce or navigation transacted upon the sea or in seaports in such matters as the court of admiralty has jurisdiction.

The oily condensate discharged by lubricated air compressors. The name is derived from the appearance of the condensate. Under normal conditions oily condensate should just be cloudy, like a small amount of milk in a bucket of water. When a lubricated com ...

Pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc.

A writ issued by a court; requires that specific things be done.

A light line used for hauling over a heavier rope or cable.

Small boat similar to and including jetskis

The positioning and shape of the sails to the wind; To sheet in or out the sails for the most optimal performance and speed

To make life onboard for the crew as uncomfortable as possible, by keeping them at work at all hours, often unnecessarily.

A solid absorption agent used in deliquescent type dryers.

An angle or channel from deck beam to shell frame taking the place of a bracket.

A single block such as a snatch block used as a fairlead to bring a line in a more favorable direction.

Water of sufficient depth to allow a boat to travel through it.

Wind coming from the north.

A rate applicable from a point on one transportation line to a point on another line, made by agreement and published in a single tariff by all transportation lines over which the rate applies.

Canvas, wood or rope used over the side to protect a vessel from chafing when alongside another vessel or a dock.