A vessel's head drifting off from the wind.
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BLOWING SNOW
Snow raised from the ground and carried by the wind to such a height that both vertical and horizontal visibility are considerably reduced. The expression DRIFTING SNOW is used when only the horizontal visibility is reduced.
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DRIFTING
Floating, caused by winds and current with a determinable direction
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SARGASSO SEA
The west central region of the subtropical gyre of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is bounded by the North Atlantic, Canary, Atlantic North Equatorial, and Antilles Currents, and the Gulf Stream. It is characterized by the absence of well-marked currents and by large quantities of drifting Sargassum, or gulfweed.
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ZOOPLANKTON
Microscopic drifting marine animal life.
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HEADLAND
A comparatively high promontory having a steep face. Usually called HEAD when coupled with a specific name. Also called FORELAND.
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DYNAMIC SUCTION HEAD
Positive static suction head minus friction head and minus velocity head.
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SUCTION LIFT
The combination of static suction lift and friction head in the suction piping when the source of liquid is below the pump centerline.
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HEAD
The measure of the pressure expressed in feet of height of water: 1 psi = 2.31 feet of water.
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HEADSTICK
The spar laced to the head of the topsail.
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TAFFRAIL
The rail at the stern of the boat that covers the head of the counter timbers.
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