Originally, to suck rum from a coconut, the end of the nut resembling a monkey's face. Later, illicitly to suck spirit from a cask, usually through a straw. Also called Bleed the Monkey.

Any body of rate tariffs that are not part of an agreement or conference system.

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

A term used to designate an object for which the correct name has been forgotten.

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

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

Melting and becoming a liquid by absorbing moisture.

A point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the wind (wind coming from abeam). A beam reach is usually the fastest point of sail. A beam reach is a point of sail between a broad reach and a close reach.

A very experienced and/or old sailor

Is used to cool compressed air or gas. Designed to reduce the temperature and liquefy condensate vapors.

In blue water beyond the 100-fathom line.

The ratio of the indicated power to shaft input.

Loaded with more cargo than a ship can safely navigate with. Drunk.

A certificate required by U.S. Customs to release cargo properly to the correct party.

Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

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

The gauge pressure at which a pressure vessel is maintained in normal operation.

Same as 0.4535924277 kilograms.

A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

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.