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	Eng ID	Term	Definition
	6021	westing	The distance a craft makes good to the west. The opposite is EASTING.
	6022	wet-bulb thermometer	See THERMOMETER.
	6023	wet compass	See COMPASS: LIQUID.
	6024	wet density	The ratio of the WEIGHT of the solid particles of a BOTTOM SEDIMENT and the contained moisture to its total volume.
	6025	wet dock	See DOCK.
	6026	wet fog	See FOG.
	6027	wetlands	The term "wetlands" means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to s... more The term "wetlands" means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include SWAMPS, MARSHES, BOGS and similar areas.
	6028	wharf	A structure serving as a berthing place for vessels.
	6029	whirlpool	Water in rapid rotary motion. See EDDY.
	6030	whirlwind	General term for a small-scale rotating column of air.
	6031	whitecap	A CREST of a WAVE which becomes unstable in deep water, toppling over or breaking. See BREAKING OF WAVES.
	6032	wind	Air motion relative to the EARTH'S surface. Unless it is otherwise specified, only the horizontal component is considered.
	6033	wind circulation	The flow of air through a given area.
	6034	wind direction	See DIRECTION OF WIND.
	6035	wind driven current	See CURRENT.
	6036	wind farm	A collection of WIND TURBINES that are collocated and are organised as a single power generation unit.
	6037	wind force	Number on a progressive scale (BEAUFORT WIND SCALE) corresponding to the effects produced by WINDS within a range of speeds. Force exerted b... more Number on a progressive scale (BEAUFORT WIND SCALE) corresponding to the effects produced by WINDS within a range of speeds. Force exerted by the wind on a construction, object, etc.
	6038	wind rose	For a given STATION and period of time, a star-shaped DIAGRAM indicating the relative frequencies of different DIRECTIONS OF WIND, somet... more For a given STATION and period of time, a star-shaped DIAGRAM indicating the relative frequencies of different DIRECTIONS OF WIND, sometimes also the frequencies of groups of WIND SPEEDS in different directions.
	6039	wind set-up	The vertical rise in the STILL WATER LEVEL on the leeward side of a body of water caused by wind stresses on the surface of the water. The d... more The vertical rise in the STILL WATER LEVEL on the leeward side of a body of water caused by wind stresses on the surface of the water. The difference in STILL WATER LEVELS on the windward and the leeward sides of a body of water caused by wind stresses on the surface of water. Synonymous with wind tide. Wind tide is usually reserved for use on the OCEAN and large bodies of water. Wind set-up is usually reserved for use on RESERVOIRS and smaller bodies of water. See TIDE: METEOROLOGICAL.
	6040	wind speed	Ratio of the distance covered by the air to the time taken to cover it. The 'instantaneous speed' or, more briefly, the 'speed', corresponds... more Ratio of the distance covered by the air to the time taken to cover it. The 'instantaneous speed' or, more briefly, the 'speed', corresponds to the case of an infinitely small time interval. The 'mean speed' corresponds to the case of a finite time interval.
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