atmospheric pressure
Also called barometric pressure. The weight of the atmosphere, an average of 1013.2 millibars or 29.2 inches of mercury at sea level. Measuring the changes in atmospheric pressure can help predict weather.
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Atmospheric pressure as measured by a barometer.
Batten
(1) A thin strip of hard material, such as wood or plastic. (2) Battens are attached to a sail to stiffen it to a more preferred shape.
A unit of atmospheric pressure as shown on a barometer; 1016 mb is equivalent to 30 inches of mercury.
minute
1/60 of a degree. On most charts 1 minute of latitude (shown at the side) equals 1 nautical mile.
Barograph-- An instrument used to keep a record of atmospheric pressure, such as on a paper drum
Barometric pressure- Atmospheric pressure as measured by a barometer.
Barometer: An instrument that measures and displays atmospheric pressure, showing it in millibars {or in inches or in millimeters of mercury} usually on a dial with an indicating needle.
barometer - An instrument that displays and measures atmospheric pressure.
Barque or Bark - usually a three masted vessel, the fore and main masts square rigged and the mizzen mast or after mast rigged fore and aft.
A change in water level caused by atmospheric pressure and wind. A storm surge can cause floodings, especially when it occurs at the same time as a high tide.
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A tube, pipe or hose through which a liquid can be moved from a higher to a lower level by atmospheric pressure forcing it up the shorter leg while the weight of the liquid in the longer leg causes continuous downward flow. (back) ...
 See also: Boat, Compass, Line, Current, Anchor
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