That instrument sighting vane on the same side of the instrument as the observer’s eye. The opposite is FAR VANE.
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ABSORBER
That part of the low side of an absorption system, used for absorbing vapor refrigerant.
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AMMETER
An instrument for measuring the magnitude of electric current flow.
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HYDROMETER
An instrument for determining either the specific gravity of a liquid or the API gravity.
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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HUNTING
Fluctuation about a mid-point due to instability, as oscillations of the needle of an instrument about the zero point.
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ANEMOMETER
An instrument for measuring the velocity of a fluid.
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GAGE
An instrument or device for measuring, indicating or comparing a physical characteristic.
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SHELL PLATING
The plates forming the outer side and bottom skin of the hull
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HYPSOMETER
An instrument for measuring height by determining the boiling temperature of a liquid. Its operation depends on the principle that boiling temperature is dependent on pressure, which normally varies with height.
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HORIZONTAL FORCE INSTRUMENT
An instrument used to make a comparison between the intensity of th
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