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Re: Jargon, terminology , words' meanings, etc.
From: Tony Oz
Date: 2018 Dec 3, 11:45 -0800
From: Tony Oz
Date: 2018 Dec 3, 11:45 -0800
Hello!
It just occured to me: the "fix" word in CN context means "to repair a DR position". With time one's DR gets less and less veracious and needs fixing. At least this is what I feel|think when I hear this jargonism from seamen.
Regards,
Tony
60°N 30°E