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To capsize.

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A brace, usually triangular, for reinforcing a corner or angle in the framework of a structure.

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Anchor cable is caught around the fluke or an object is caught around the anchor .

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A control line that adjusts tension along the foot of the sail, pulling the clew away from the tack; used to maintain proper sail shape.

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Special vessels employed in exploration for, development of or continuous production of, subsea oil and gas.

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An old salt I know uses this term in reference to a "tangled mess of lines".

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A sturdy railing or elevated guard rail around the deck at the stern. also known as Pushpit

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A ring used to attach certain bellow type flexible members of an air actuators to the mounting surface.

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Air pressure

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The unofficial filtration industry description for filters designed to trap small size contaminants.

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A disturbance of surface water by conflicting current or by winds.

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A device which operates compressors in sequence according to a programmed schedule.

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

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The ratio of the isothermal power consumption to shaft input.

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A port that is not directly listed in the tide tables but for which information is available as a difference from a nearby standard port.

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Bee

A ring or hoop of metal.

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

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A group of points to which rates are made the same as or in relation to rates to other points in group.

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Abbreviation for Export-Import Bank of the United States. An independent U.S. Government Agency which facilitates exports of U.S. goods by providing loan guarantees and insurance for repayment of bank-provided export credit.

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A label required on shipments of flammable articles.

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