Stopping of air-flow over a sail or a vessel's movement through the water.
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BOLTROPE
A strong rope stitched to edges of a sail
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ASTERN
A backward movement of a vessel
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AIR BREATHER
A device permitting air movement between atmosphere and the component in/ on which it is installed.
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POUR POINT
Lowest temperature at which an oil or distillate fuel is observed to flow, when cooled under conditions prescribed by test method ASTM D 97. The pour point is 3°C (5°F) above the temperature at which the oil in a test vessel shows no movement when the container is held horizontally for five seconds.
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FORESAIL
The lowest sail set on the foremast of square-rigged ship
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BELLOWS
Corrugated cylindrical container which moves as pressures change, or provides a seal during movement of parts.
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FLY BY NIGHT
A large sail used only for sailing downwind, requiring little attention.
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SAILING_BOOM
A spar attached to the foot of a fore-and-aft sail.
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AHULL
1. lying broadside to the sea. 2. to ride out a storm with no sails and helm held to leeward.
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CLEW
The lower corners of square sails or the corner of a triangular sail at the end of the boom.
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