TIME

is an ideal process that may be stopped and made to retrace its steps and restore to the systems or surroundings all work and heat previously removed. It is frictionless.

A dimensionless flow parameter, ( Jnr/m), in which J is a significant dimension, often a diameter, n is the fluid velocity, r is mass density, and m is dynamic viscosity, all in consistent units.

A straight line compass course between two points. A line on the earth's surface which intersects all meridians at the same angle.

Long, narrow, flexible pieces of timber nailed to the outside of the ribs, so as to encompass the vessel lengthwise.

Strips of material temporarily holding parts of a ship in position.

The frames or timbers of a ship as they rise from the keel to form the shape of the hull.

To lie at anchor; to ride out; to safely weather a storm whether at anchor or underway.

Lie at anchor

An all around white light displayed at night by a ship when she is anchored.

The way a boats spars and sails are arranged. To rig a vessel is to fit her with masts, spars, sails and running and standing rigging; term is also used to mean the setting up a device, e.g., to rig a lifeline, a tackle, etc

A general description of a vessel's upper

One whose occupation is to rig or unrig vessels.

To right the helm, is to put it amidships.

To return to a normal position, as a vessel righting after heeling over.

Right Ascension of a celestial body is the arc of the equinoctial between Aries and the meridian of the object, always reckoning eastward from Aries.

The right to maintain a course according to the Rules of Navigation. When two boats are on intersecting courses, one is the "stand-on" vessel (has "right of way" and must hold its course steady) so the other "give-way" vessel may steer clear. ...

freezing of a piston ring in its groove in a piston engine or reciprocating compressor due to heavy deposits in the piston ring zone.

A bolt fitted with a ring through its eye, used for securing, running, rigging, etc.

Circular metallic elements that ride in the grooves of a piston and provide compression sealing during combustion. Also used to spread oil for lubrication.