is an ejector used to compress waste or exhaust steam or any other gas through a moderate range of compression above atmospheric pressure.

A comparison of a carrier's operating expense with its net sales. The most general measure of operating efficiency.

The temperature which would be measured at the stagnation point if a gas stream were stopped, with adiabatic compression from the flow condition to the stagnation pressure.

Slang for anchor

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

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

See Gunwhale

ACRONYM - non-lubricated compressor.

Misrepresenting freight or weight on shipping documents.

A charge made for a service performed in a carrier's terminal area.

The porous device which perform the actual process of filtration.

An unauthoritative story (a tall story).

A navigational instrument which provides a bearing to a radio beacon.

Is the term used for average atmospheric air at sea level in a temperature zone where it contains some moisture. It is defined in the ASME Test Code For Displacement Compressors as being at 14.696 psiA, 68

The temperature of a body referred to the absolute zero, at which point the volume of an ideal gas theoretically becomes zero. (Fahrenheit scale is minus 459.67

Circular blocks in the shrouds or stays to adjust tension.

In blue water beyond the 100-fathom line.

Shore crane with a wide span.

A letter of credit forwarded to the beneficiary by the advising bank without engagement on the part of the advising bank.

A traditionally shaped anchor having flukes perpendicular to the stock of the anchor and connected by a shank. These are less common than modern anchors such as the plow and lightweight anchors.