An inclined foot rest, attached to the boat, to which a rower may place and in some instances (usually in competition) attach his feet.
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ADSORPTION
Adhesion of the molecules of gases, liquids, or dissolved substances to a solid surface, resulting in relatively high concentration of the molecules at the place of contact; e.g. the plating out of an anti-wear additive on metal surfaces.
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HARMONIC CONSTANTS
The amplitudes and epochs of the harmonic constituents of the tide or tidal current at any place
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FRETTING
Wear phenomena taking place between two surfaces having oscillatory relative motion of small amplitude.
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ARMATURE BAR
Copper bars used in place of wire windings, in large armatures, generators, or motors.
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HAVEN
A place of safety for vessels
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HARMONIC ANALYSIS
The process by which the observed tide or tidal current at any place is separated into basic harmonic constituents. Also called HARMONIC REDUCTION.
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ICEBERG TONGUE
A major accumulation of icebergs projecting from the coast, held in place by grounding and joined together by fast ice.
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SAILING_BOOM
A spar attached to the foot of a fore-and-aft sail.
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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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INFLECTION
Reversal of direction of curvature. A point at which reversal takes place is called POINT OF INFLECTION.
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