Length definition

Length. (L) means 96 per cent of the total length on a waterline at 85 per cent of the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from the foreside of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, if that be greater. In ships designed with a rake of keel the waterline on which this length is measured shall be parallel to the designed waterline. The length (L) shall be measured in metres.
Length means, in relation to a sea-fishing boat, the overall length of the boat, or the distance from the forepart of the stem of the boat to the aft side of the head of the sternpost of the boat or to the foreside of the rudder stock;
Length. , in relation to Murray cod, means the distance from the foremost part of the head to the end of the tail.

Examples of Length in a sentence

  • This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of [Term Length] unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions herein.

  • Length of service may vary as well as hours, which may range from one hour up to 24 hours per day.


More Definitions of Length

Length means the length as defined in the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as modified by the Protocol of 1988 relating thereto, or any successor Convention.
Length means the length of time the service is provided during each session of that service (such as an hour or other specified time period).
Length means the length of a boat measured from end to end over the deck excluding sheer.
Length means the greater distance of the following distances -
Length. At the rear of vehicle.
Length means the distance be- tween fore and aft points on a vessel. The following specific terms are used and correspond to specific fore and aft points:
Length means the distance measured from the tip of the coupler to the part farthest to the rear.