When the distance between the wave crests is less than normal.

To permanently join two pieces of rope. It will not pass through a block since it increases the diameter

Said of a vessel's anchor, or cable when the amount of cable out is not more than one-and-a-half times the depth of water.

When the scope of chain is slightly greater than the depth of water.

2,000 pounds.

Without sufficient crew.

A short length of chain, usually 15 fathoms (90 feet). (Method of measuring chain.)

To break into a conversation.

To leave; to push a boat away from a pier or vessel's side.

Polyethylene or similar substance heat-treated and shrunk into an envelope around several units, thereby securing them as a single pack for presentation or to secure units on a pallet.

Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast laterally by running from the top of the mast to the side of the boat. Sailboats usually have one or more shrouds on each side of the mast. Some people call them side stays

Side stays from the masthead to the rail..

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

Systeme International. The international system of unit measurement.

Green and red lights on the starboard and port sides of the boat required for navigation at night. Each light is supposed to be visible through an arc of 112.5

The red and green running lights, carried on the port and starboard sides respectively, of vessels under-way.

A lift truck fitted with lifting attachments operating to one side for handling containers.

A container fitted with a rear door and a minimum of one side door.

The westerly distance in an arc from Aries, measured as an angle at the pole or as the intercepted arc of the equinoctial between the hour angle of Aries and the hour angle of the body.

The tendency of a boat to move sideways in the water instead of along its heading due to the motion of currents or currents.