Zenith, Zephyr, Zero Visibility, Zeroed-In, Z-Laid Rope, Z-Twist, Zulu.
ZENITH
The point on the Celestial Sphere vertically above a given point
or observer.
ZEPHYR
A gentle mild breeze, usually from the West.
(Also, see CAT'S PAW)
ZERO VISIBILITY
Limited vertical visibility to 50 feet [15.2 m] or less, and
limited horizontal visibility to 165 feet [50.3 m] or less.
ZEROED-IN
A Compass that is correctly aligned with its Lubber's Line.
Z-LAID ROPE
(Z-Twist)
Rope with a right-handed (i.e., clockwise) final spin.
(Also, see S-LAID ROPE)
Z-TWIST
(See Z-LAID ROPE)
ZULU
A term used to indicate the letter "Z" for "zero time," which is not
affected by Time Zones or seasons.
(Also, see UNIVERSAL TIME)
