A flat bladed tool for removing paint or varnish; sometimes three cornered.

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HOLIDAY

A gap in the coverage of newly applied paint, slush, tar or other preservative.

PAINT

The bright area on the phosphorescent plan position indicator screen resulting from the brightening of the sweep by the echoes.

CLASS B FIRE

A fire fueled by flammable liquids, i.e. gasoline, oil, paint thinner.

FORECASTLE

The raised part of the forward end of a ship's deck. It is used for the storing paints, tackle, deck stores, tarpaulins, ropes, etc.

AC PAINT

Anti Corrosive Paint

ANTI-FOULING

Paint coating on the bottom of a boat to prevent marine fouling. Traditionally copper sheet was used.

BOOM TOP

A stripe painted around the hull above the waterline, separating the bottom paint from the topside finish

CURTAIN

A sagging line caused by a too much paint or varnish on a vertical surface.

CRAZING

Tiny cracks which appear in the outer surface of varnish, paint or gel coat.

ETCH PRIMER

Primer paint containing Phosphoric Acid.

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