To put a narrow piece of canvas around it after it has been wormed, and before it has been served.

Originally a seaman who, not wanting to work, preferred to exist by hanging around ports and harbors and living on the charity of others. Now more generally describing any loafer around the waterfront who prefers not to work.

Invisible waves in the electromagnetic spectrum that are used to communicate (radio) - and navigate (radar).

The amount of money an ocean carrier pays to the railroad for overland carriage.

The shape of the fore-body of a ship as it thrusts through the sea. A vessel with a slim bow is said to have a fine entry.

Across the width of a boat. Also Athwartships.

A motor controller that regulates the air flow through an end plate into the motor to control the speed and power. A speed regulation device built into or attached externally.

Beneath the deck

devoid of water.

A joint Bureau of the Census' International Trade Administration form used for compiling U.S. exports. It is completed by a shipper and shows the value, weight, destination, etc., of export shipments as well as Schedule B commodity code.

A contract for leasing between the ship owners and the lessee. It would state, e.g., the duration of the lease in years or voyages.

Small stuff seized across a hook to prevent it from unshipping (once hooked, mousing keeps the hook on).

A bearing 180

(SEE NEAPED)

An aid to taking as astronomical sight with a sextant when the sea horizon is obscured through haze, fog, or darkness.

An automatic or manual device designed to control pressure, flow or temperature.

Heavy latch by which doors, hatches, portholes, etc., are secured; verb - to latch

Carries supplies to drilling units or installations during field de-velopment or production.

A sailor's carving or etching on bones, teeth, tusks or shells.

Vessel said to be "on her beam ends" when she is lying over so much that her deck beams are nearly vertical.