Like a hotel at sea, a ship needs many supplies to operate and serve its crew-- groceries; paper products; engine parts; electronics; hardware
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BUMPKIN
The spar projecting from stern of ship
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TRAMP FREIGHTER
A cargo ship engaged in the tramp trade.
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CORDAGE
Ropes in the rigging of a ship
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CROWN
The top of the piston in an internal combustion engine above the fire ring, exposed to direct flame impingement.
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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DEPOSITS
Oil-insoluble materials that result from oxidation and decomposition of lube oil and contamination from external sources and engine blow-by. These can settle out on machine or engine parts. Examples are sludge, varnish, lacquer and carbon.
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ADIABATIC EFFICIENCY
The ratio of actual work output of a heat engine to the ideal output.
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DOGWATCH
A short, evening period of watch duty on a ship
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API ENGINE SERVICE CATEGORY
Gasoline and diesel engine oil quality levels established jointly by API, SAE, and ASTM, and sometimes called SAE or API/SAE categories; formerly called API Engine Service Classifications.
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FARDAGE
A wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
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