A shipment consisting of more than one commodity, articles described under more than one class or commodity rate item a tariff.

A small sail set on the mizzenmast.

The mast aft of the mainmast in a sailing ship - the shorter mast behind the main mast on a ketch or yawl, or the third aftermost mast of a three-masted schooner or square-rigged ship.

Millions of cubic feet per 24 hour.

A blend of gases tailored to replace the normal atmosphere within a container.

Compressor controls will run the compressor at varying loads to accommodate demand variations. Running a compressor at less than full load results in a drop in compressor efficiency and thus an increase in operating costs.

The air compressor continues to run and air supply is matched to the demand by partial unloading. This can be accomplished by a regulator controlled floating inlet or by step unloading.

A unit designed to separate condensate from the compressed air stream.

A device designed to enable accumulated liquids to be held for draining in a compressed air system.

A pattern or template. Also a shape of metal or wood over or in which an object may be hammered or pressed to fit.

The large enclosed floor where the lines of a vessel are laid out and the molds or templates made.

A breakwater used as a landing pier.

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

All matter consists of molecules which are in constant motion, but which are held together by molecular forces. In a solid the molecules are closely packed and arranged in such a pattern that the influence of the molecular forces is very strong. This give ...

(1) A small wooden cask in which grog was carried. (2) A type of marine steam reciprocating engine where two engines were used together on the same propeller shaft.

A large heavy knot usually made in the end of a heaving line to aid in accurate throwing.

A knot worked into the end of a heaving line (for weight).

A flying bridge on top of a pilothouse or chart house.

A thick serge jacket worn by seamen while keeping watch at night or in stormy weather.

A boat with one hull.