transverse bulkhead

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• bulkhead deck — noun : the uppermost continuous deck of a ship to which all main transverse watertight bulkheads are carried * * * Naut. the uppermost continuous deck in the hull of a vessel, forming watertight compartments with the main transverse bulkheads …   Useful english dictionary

• bulkhead — bulkheaded, adj. /bulk hed /, n. 1. Naut. any of various wall like constructions inside a vessel, as for forming watertight compartments, subdividing space, or strengthening the structure. 2. Aeron. a transverse partition or reinforcing frame in… …   Universalium

• bulkhead deck — Naut. the uppermost continuous deck in the hull of a vessel, forming watertight compartments with the main transverse bulkheads. * * * …   Universalium

• bulkhead — i. A fireproof barrier separating the engine into various temperature zones. The cool zone houses the fuel, oil, hydraulic, and electrical components, along with their associated systems. The zones may be maintained at different pressures to… …   Aviation dictionary

• bulkhead deck — The uppermost deck to which the transverse watertight bulkheads are carried …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• collision bulkhead — noun A strong, watertight transverse bulkhead in the fore part of a ship to prevent water flowing aft in the event of a collision …   Wiktionary

• afterpeak bulkhead — First main transverse bulkhead forward of the sternpost …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• screen bulkhead — Light nonwatertight transverse bulkhead fitted in some Great Lakes ore carriers …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• collision bulkhead — The foremost main transverse watertight bulkhead designed to keep water out of the forward hold in case of bow collision damage. Also called forepeak bulkhead …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• forepeak bulkhead — The foremost main transverse watertight bulkhead designed to keep water out of the forward hold in case of bow collision damage. Also called collision bulkhead …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• swash bulkhead — Longitudinal or transverse nonwatertight bulkheads fitted in a tank to decrease the swashing action of the liquid contents as a ship rolls and pitches at sea …   Dictionary of automotive terms