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buoynoun  [ C] buoy meaning, definition, what is buoy: a floating object on the top of the sea, used for directing ships and warning them of…. Learn more.
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Burbot The burbot (Lota lota) is the only gadiform (cod-like) freshwater fish. It is also known as bubbot, mariah, freshwater ling, the lawyer, coney-fish, lingcod, freshwater cusk, and eelpout. The species is closely related to the marine common ling and the cusk. It is the only member of the genus Lota.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: buoyancy (Noun). The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid. buoyancy (Noun). The ability of an object to stay afloat in a fluid.
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The wave buoy analogy â estimating high-frequency wave excitations The wave buoy analogy considers a moving vessel itself to be used as a wave buoy. Hence, the analogy suggests to make estimations of wave spectra and associated sea state parameters based on measured ship responses.
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- Interjection [edit]. ahoy. ( 1 nautical) Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention. 2  1751: While he was thus occupied, a voice, still more uncouth than the former, bawled aloud, ‘Ho! the house, a-hoy!’ , The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, Tobias Smollett.
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- Definition of bulwark. 1  1a : a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampartb : breakwater, seawall building a bulwark in the harbor. 2  2 : a strong support or protection democratic principles that stand as a bulwark against tyranny a bulwark of freedom. 3  3 nautical : the side of a ship above the upper deck —usually used in plural.
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- What is the origins of the word nun buoy? A nun buoy, black, conical with a rounded top, resembles a nun wearing a black habit, as seen from behind. Grey Nuns is the name given by the laity to the Sisters of Charity, throughout the world, but especially in North America, France, and Germany.
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Data Buoy Types Most of the buoys in these arrays are the ATLAS mooring, developed at NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) Seattle, WA, in the 1980's, is a taut wire surface mooring with a tube-like float. It is deployed in depths of up to 6000 meters.
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- Marker buoys help fisherman mark structure in open water without the use of a gps. 1  Sports.
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The wave buoy analogy â estimating high-frequency wave excitations The wave buoy analogy is, however, made complicated by the fact that a ship (due to its relatively large inertia) filters wave excitations to a larger extent than real wave rider buoys, not to mention the more complex geometry of a ship hull and the speed-of-advance problem.
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- Definition of cloy. transitive verb. : to surfeit with an excess usually of something originally pleasing. intransitive verb.
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- Definition of QUAY for Kids. : a structure built along the bank of a waterway (as a river) for use as a landing for loading and unloading boats.ull Definition of QUAY. : a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place. See quay defined for English-language learners. See quay defined for kids.
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annoy The definition of annoy means  to irritate or disturb. An example of annoy is to repeatedly poke someone in the arm.
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What is Buoyancy? Hi Sadiya, Definition of Buoyancy: Buoyancy is a force on an object making that object rise or move upward. Buoyancy is made by the difference in pressure put on the object by the Fluid or air that the object is in.
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- National Data Buoy Center - Recent observations from buoy 46231 (32.747N 117.370W) - Mission Bay, CA (093). National Data Buoy Center - Recent observations from buoy 46231 (32.747N 117.370W) - Mission Bay, CA (093).
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Glossary of nautical terms quay (plural quays) (nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf. Derived terms . quayside; Translations
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Medical Definition of Bursitis Medical Definition of Bursitis Our Bursitis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Bursitis Bursitis: Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
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Chapter 7: The Buoyage System West Cardinal Buoy. 1  A west cardinal buoy is located to indicate that the safest water exists to the west of it. 2  It is coloured black and yellow. 3  The black is positioned in the center to indicate that it is a west buoy...the yellow is positioned top and bottom.
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- a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
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anchor An old anchor. The definition of an anchor is a weight dropped into the water to stop the movement of a boat or other floating object. A heavy weight connected to a ship by a chain is an example of a type of anchor. Anchor is defined as to fix or fasten.
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boom Definition of boom. 1  1 : a long spar used to extend the foot of a sail. 2  2a : a chain or line of connected floating timbers extended across a river, lake, or harbor (as to obstruct passage or catch floating objects)b : a temporary floating barrier used to contain an oil spill.
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- buoy. n. 1. A float placed in water and usually moored, as to mark a location, enable retrieval of a sunken object, or record oceanographic data. 2.
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- (ˈskʌpə) n. 1. (Nautical Terms) nautical a drain or spout allowing water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard. 2. (Building) an opening in the side of a building for draining off water. 3. (Building) a drain in a factory floor for running off the water from a sprinkler system.
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BULWARK 1. an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes. 2. a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural) 3. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away. Familiarity information: BULWARK used as a noun is uncommon.
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- Definition: Front or forward portion of a boat. Pronunciation: 'bau • (noun). Examples: The boat's engine was having trouble allowing John to do a deepwater wakeboard start so everyone was asked to move to the bow of the boat to lessen the weight at the rear of the boat.he boat's engine was having trouble allowing John to do a deepwater wakeboard start so everyone was asked to move to the bow of the boat to lessen the weight at the rear of the boat.
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The Buoys The Buoys. The Buoys were a pop/rock band from the early 1970s. Its membership included Bill Kelly, Fran Brozena, Jerry Hludzik, Carl Siracuse and Chris Hanlon, based in the Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, Pennsylvania area. Bob Gryziec was the original bass player and a member of the group when they recorded Timothy..