Heat cannot, of itself, pass from a colder to a hotter body.

(1) To bind a line with marline, cord, twine, wire, or other "small stuff" to prevent accidental opening or unraveling (2) To freeze up, as a valve.

An embargo imposed by a Government against another country.

Capable of going to sea.

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

A wharf licensed and attended by Customs authorities.

A pressure-volume diagram for a compressor or engine cylinder produced by direct measurement made by the use of a device called an indicator.

A coupling device which consists of a spring loaded shutoff valve and a positive locking mechanism. It is used to connect tools, hoses and other accessories. Also known as Quick Disconnect.

A light sail, such as a spinnaker, used to make the most of light following winds.

Areas of the ocean lying between the mostly westerly winds of the higher latitudes, and the trade winds. These areas usually have prolonged calms, and in the older days of sail it could take quite a while to clear out of this area, by which time the seame ...

Towards the center line of a ship (towards the center).

Meddling or fooling around.

Drydocking, beaching, or careening a vessel and carefully examining the bottom with a view to ascertaining any damage it may have.

National Fluid Power Association.

On or in a ship.

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

Usually refers to intracity hauling on drays or trucks.

A guy who gets Head (toilet) cleaning detail.

Get gear in condition for use; to separate the blocks of a tackle to lengthen the fall (ready for use again).

A form of wear in which seizing or tearing of the gear or bearing surface occurs.