Best Answer: The context would be useful, if the whole question relates to physics then it may mean something along the lines of a device being able to tick over (idle) for extended periods without any negative effect . . . . but unlikely.
The ship that left England for the Americas in 1620 was called the Mayflower. The Mayflower Brought The Pilgrims To America From England. they landed in new England. 3 people found this useful.
Popeye's Ship has been called The Olive, The Spinacher, Popeye's Ark and The Tomcod. http://popeye.wikia.com/wiki/Ship. Post last edited by Shadowmyst2004 on Aug 21 2016.