Publisher's Synopsis
This book represents the ultimate nautical dictionary available in the world today. Originally commenced 200 years ago by Nathaniel Bowditch. Now with 6,650 words the old and the modern are all here. It may be an important book on every boat. It provides many happy hours of browsing.
This is very comprehensive with words from the old to the very new. Completely updated in 2017.
abroholos, n. A squall frequent from May through August between Cabo de Sao Tome and Cabo Frio on the coast of Brazil.
abrupt, adv. Steep, precipitous. See also BOLD.
abscissa, n. The horizontal coordinate of a set of rectangular coordinates. Also used in a similar sense in connection with oblique coordinates.
absolute. Pertaining to measurement relative to a universal constant or natural datum.
absolute accuracy. The ability of navigation or positioning system to define an exact location in relation to a coordinate system.
absolute gain. See ISOTROPIC GAIN (of an antenna).
absolute humidity. The mass of water vapor per unit volume of air.
