Forward. The opposite of abaft.

Hauled out of the water for repairs or storage

The leaning of a boat to the side because of excess weight on that side; inclination of a boat due to excess weight on one side or the other.

Break horse power

A bearing 180

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.

A horseshoe-shaped or circular reef of coral surrounding a lagoon.

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

The direction at right angles to a ship's heading or the line of her keel

A display of national colors at all mastheads and the array of signal flags from bow to stern over the masthead (for special occasions and holidays).

A ring-shaped fitting into which the rudder pintle is inserted which allows the rudder to pivot.

A method of payment for goods in which the buyer pays the seller in advance of the shipment of goods. Usually employed when the goods, such as specialized machinery, are built to order.

Said of a vessel when the depth of water can be measured by the lead (within the 100 fathom curve).

A cylinder used to carry rotating machine parts, such as pulleys and gears, to transmit power or motion; such as a propeller shaft.

Is energy in transition and is defined in units of Force times Distance. Work cannot be done unless there is movement.

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

Machines in which the compressing element is a piston having a reciprocating motion in a cylinder.

A machine that compresses gases. Divided into two groups; process gas compressors and oil and gas field compressors.

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To approach something from upwind