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Foul (nautical)
Foul is a nautical term meaning to entangle or entwine, and more generally that something is wrong or difficult. The term dates back to usage with wind-driven sailing ships. Foul anchor It is usually applied to the state of an anchor, which has become hooked on some impediment on the seafloor, or has its cable wound round the stock or flukes. The term is generally utilized when speaking of items of historical value such as the US Navy chief petty officer emblem. The foul anchor is also the official seal of the Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom. The seal is flown on the ship carrying the monarch to sea. It is also flown during the launching of a warship of the Royal Navy. The foul anchor is also depicted on the emblem of the U.S. Public Health Service. Ships would display a foul anchor to indicate to officers on shore that sick persons were on board, prompting further investigation and possible quarantine. Other usage The term can be applied to many nautical situations: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
CPO Collar
CPO may refer to: Occupations * Certified Professional Organizer * Certified Protection Officer, a professional certification for security officers from the International Foundation for Protection Officers * Chief people officer, a corporate official in charge of human resources * Chief Performance Officer of the United States * Chief petty officer, a naval military rank * Chief privacy officer, an executive responsible for managing issues of privacy laws and policies * Chief process officer, an executive responsible for defining processes rules and guidelines for an organization to follow * Chief procurement officer, an executive responsible for supply management * Chief product officer, or chief production officer, an executive responsible for product/production management and development * Close Protection Operative/Officer (Bodyguard) * Certified Prosthetists Orthotists, professionals working as a Prosthetist and Orthotist * City Police Officer, the city police chief in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
