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KENT CLEAR-VIEW SCREEN
KENT CLEAR-VIEW SCREEN
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a
type
of circular
disc
of
plate
glass
, which is revolved at high speed by an electric
motor
, incorporated in the
glass
screen
of the navigating
bridge
on a
ship
. The
spinning
motion
throws
off all
rain
, sleet or snow and gives the navigating
officer
a
clear
view ahead. "
Kent
" is a
brand
name.
—Cleaning
Course
Glossary (Approved August 1990)