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

Is the temperature at the inlet flange of the compressor.

A term used to describe the condensate flow rate. It can be expressed as gallons per minute (GPM) or pounds mass per minute (lbm/min)

Filtering unit that separates solids and liquid droplets from gas (air). Widely used in removing oil from a gas or air.

One who is employed in the working of cargo when a ship is being loaded or unloaded in port.

The bottom of the mast, with a shape designed to fit into the mast step.

To let go.

Heat exchangers for raising the temperature of compressed air to increase its volume.

A fixed navigation aid structure, visible during the day, used in shallow waters upon which is placed one or more daymarks.

The total power absorbed by a compressor, including the power absorbed by all pumps, fans, coolers and the like.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

Direction or bearing of an object relative to a boat's heading.

Cargo to/from regional ports are transferred to/from a central hub port for a long-haul ocean voyage.

Order to pick up goods at a named place and deliver them to a pier. Usually issued by exporter to trucker but may apply to a railroad, which completes delivery by land. Use is limited to a few major U.S. ports. Also known as shipping delivery order.

The cord, twine or other small stuff which is used to seize line.

A unit used when measuring atmospheric pressure. 33.86 millibars.

Slang for the leg irons which were used to secure men under punishment.

The resistance to movement. (2) An anchor drags when its flukes do not hold.

An order to commence ship's work.

Sailing downwind with the wind blowing over the leeward side of the boat, increasing the possibility of an unexpected jibe.