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 TM 55-1905-223-24-15
GLOSSARY
Section I. ABBREVIATIONS
ft-lb
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Foot-Pound
Nom
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Newton meter
psi
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Pounds per square inch
Section II. DEFINITION OF UNUSUAL TERMS
Cathead
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A drum on the winch shaft to handle rope.
Devil's Claw
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Common name for a type of chain stopper.
Fake
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Single turn of rope stowed or coiled down.
Fluke
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The arm of the anchor that bites into the ground.
Free Wheel
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To move with no control or opposition.
Glazing
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Visible evidence of stretch or burn on nylon rope.
Gypsy Head
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Common name for cathead or drum.
Haul Back
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To pull a rope or chain inboard.
Hawse Pipe
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Opening in the bow for the anchor chain to travel.
Pay Out
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Controlled rate of chain or rope outward travel.
Shot
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One 15 ft length of chain.
Wildcat
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The sprocket wheel of a windlass for chain control.
Windlass
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Machine for working cables and mooring ropes.
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