The volume of a substance passing a point per unit time (e.g., meters per second, gallons per hour, etc.).

A valve that controls the flow of air that passes through the valve. Used often for retardation or timing circuits, but especially for regulating the piston speed in cylinders.

A schematic flow sheet showing all controls involved with the system.

An instrument for measuring the amount of air flow of a compressor. Measured in CFM.

The rate (in liters or gallons per minute, cubic meters or cubic feet per second, or other quantity per time unit) Air related flows are usually expressed in CFM, SCFM, ACFM, ICFM

Old expression for the engraving of the wind-rose on charts.

(1) The portion of an anchor that digs securely into the bottom, holding the boat in place. (2) The two triangular parts which make up a whale's tail.

Said of a wind when it is light and variable in direction, not blowing steadily from any direction.

A deck whose top side is flush.

Hatch cover in a tween deck vessel, which is flush with the deck.

A circulation process designed to remove contamination.

The wind direction indicator on the masthead.

Fast boat used for passenger and cargo traffic in fairly sheltered waters.

In sailboat racing, to take to opposite tack of the rest of the fleet when behind, hoping that the wind will shift to your benefit.

The highest navigation bridge. It usually includes an added set of controls above the level of the normal control station for better visibility.

Old legend of a Dutch skipper who, in a strong gale, swore by Donner and Blitzen that he would beat into Table Bay in spite of God's wrath. His ship foundered and he was condemned to go on sailing eternally in his attempt to reach Table Bay. There was a s ...

Federal Maritime Commission. The U.S. Governmental regulatory body responsible for administering maritime affairs including the tariff system, Freight Forwarder Licensing, enforcing the conditions of the Shipping Act and approving conference or other carr ...

An abbreviation of forecastle.

A modem version of the old term "forecastle," or bow section of the ship, where the crew lived.

Cost of a product before transportation costs are figured in Free on Board Free on Board means that the seller delivers when the goods pass the ship’s rail at the named port of shipment. This means that the buyer has to bear all costs and risks of loss ...