1. A stiff strip used to support the roach of a sail, enabling increased sail area.
2. Any thin strip of material (wood, plastic etc) which can be used any number of ways.
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BOLTROPE
A strong rope stitched to edges of a sail
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ABRASION RESISTANCE
The ability of a material to resist surface wear.
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DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
A measure of the ability of an insulating material to withstand electric stress (voltage) without failure. Fluids with high dielectric strength (usually expressed in volts or kilovolts) are good electrical insulators. (ASTM Designation D 877.)
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BEARING
A support or guide by means of which a moving part such as a shaft or axle is positioned with respect to the other parts of a mechanism.
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ABSORPTION
The assimilation of one material into another; in petroleum refining, the use of an absorptive liquid to selectively remove components from a process stream.
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CARBON RESIDUE
Coked material remaining after an oil has been exposed to high temperatures under controlled conditions.
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CONTAMINATION CONTROL
A broad subject which applies to all types of material systems (including both biological and engineering). It is concerned with planning, organizing, managing, and implementing all activities required to determine, achieve and maintain a specified contamination level.
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CHOCK, BOAT
A cradle or support for a lifeboat.
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DUNNAGE
Cushioning material placed among cargo to prevent their motion
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BASE
A material which neutralizes acids. An oil additive containing colloidally dispersed metal carbonate, used to reduce corrosive wear.
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