Describing a small or confined space. Originated from the time when a cat-o'-nine-tails was used to inflict punishment.

To move cargo from one place to another.

The position of anchor as it is raised clear of the bottom.

Periodic publications containing details of any alterations to charts, to keep them up to date.

One who is adept at splicing, knotting, and working with line and canvas.

A structure which extends outboard beyond the edge of the hull for some special purpose. Some Polynesian canoes use outriggers to support an "ama" or small secondary hull, while fishing boats may use outriggers to suspend lines or nets over the water. ...

The settings on a pressure switch used to either load or unload the air compressor on a constant speed application, or start or stop the compressor on a start/stop application. The cut out pressure is also known as the maximum pressure, or the point at wh ...

A kind of navigational buoy

A direction of forty-five degrees or less from the stern.

The amount of air that a filter can handle. Expressed in CFM.

The angle between the sail and the apparent wind or the rudder or centerline and the water flow.

A measuring tool used to check air pressure at the tool by inserting a hypodermic needle into the rubber hose.

The process of desiccants being regenerated by water being driven off the desiccant. Hot air or gas passes through the desiccant bed, heating it. As a result, the partial pressure of the water vapor becomes higher than that in the regenerating air. Water ...

To sail a boat closer to the wind - to steer closer to the wind, usually by pulling in on the sheets

Marks of identification.

The straight or curved line of the deck line; curvature of the lines of a vessel toward the bow and stern.

Abbreviation for "Trailer on Flat Car." The movement of a highway trailer on a railroad flatcar. Also known as Piggyback.

The extension of an air actuator beyond its design height.

On older sailing ships, an additional lateen shaped mizzen sail carried on the fourth mast, known as a bonaventure mizzen.

The short foot rope at the end of a yard at the outer corner of a square sail used when reefing or furling.