Forty Foot Equivalent Units for Containers.
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FLUID
A substance readily assuming the shape of the container in which it is placed; e.g. oil, gas, water or mixtures of these. A general classification including liquids and gases.
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DRUM
A container with a capacity of 55 U.S. gallons.
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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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BELLOWS
Corrugated cylindrical container which moves as pressures change, or provides a seal during movement of parts.
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SAILING_BOOM
A spar attached to the foot of a fore-and-aft sail.
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CLOF
Container Liner Operators Forum
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FOOT
1. the lower edge of any sail. 2. the bottom of a mast. 3. a measurement of 12 inches.
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GASH FANNY
A refuse container or dustbin.
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GAFF-TOPSAIL
A triangular topsail with its foot extended upon the gaff.
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JACKYARD
A spar used to spread the foot of a gaff-topsail.
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