bulkhead

[ buhlk-hed ]

/ ˈbʌlkˌhɛd /

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noun

Nautical. any of various wall-like constructions inside a vessel, as for forming watertight compartments, subdividing space, or strengthening the structure.

Aeronautics. a transverse partition or reinforcing frame in the body of an airplane.

Civil Engineering.

a partition built in a subterranean passage to prevent the passage of air, water, or mud.
a retaining structure of timber, steel, or reinforced concrete, used for shore protection and in harbor works.

Building Trades.

a horizontal or inclined outside door over a stairway leading to a cellar.
a boxlike structure, as on a roof, covering a stairwell or other opening.

Origin of bulkhead

First recorded in 1490–1500; bulk² + head

OTHER WORDS FROM bulkhead

bulkheaded, adjective

Words nearby bulkhead

bulk, bulk buying, bulk cargo, bulk carrier, bulker, bulkhead, bulkhead deck, bulkheading, bulking, bulk mail, bulk modulus

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Example sentences from the Web for bulkhead

Nicole LaPorte talks to flight attendants about dirty diapers, bulkhead envy, and more.
Flight Attendant Freakout|Nicole LaPorte|November 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He set one foot under the door-knob, rested his back against the bulkhead across the narrow aisle, and straightened his leg.
Sonnie-Boy's People|James B. Connolly
I reckon she's makin' some water here through that bulkhead, Mister Mate.
Command|William McFee
Ives and Hoskins went aft to the shock-panels in the after bulkhead.
Breaking Point|James E. Gunn

Each of our cabins had its own looking-glass screwed to the bulkhead, and what he wanted with more of them we never could fathom.
The Mirror of the Sea|Joseph Conrad
As to the bulkhead, he had advised his commander that the safest thing was to leave it alone, it was so villainous to look at.
Lord Jim|Joseph Conrad

British Dictionary definitions for bulkhead

bulkhead

/ (ˈbʌlkˌhɛd) /

noun

any upright wall-like partition in a ship, aircraft, vehicle, etc

a wall or partition built to hold back earth, fire, water, etc

Word Origin for bulkhead

C15: probably from bulk projecting framework, from Old Norse bálkr partition + head

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	bulkhead
释义	bulkhead [ buhlk-hed ] / ˈbʌlkˌhɛd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR bulkhead ON THESAURUS.COM noun Nautical. any of various wall-like constructions inside a vessel, as for forming watertight compartments, subdividing space, or strengthening the structure. Aeronautics. a transverse partition or reinforcing frame in the body of an airplane. Civil Engineering. a partition built in a subterranean passage to prevent the passage of air, water, or mud. a retaining structure of timber, steel, or reinforced concrete, used for shore protection and in harbor works. Building Trades. a horizontal or inclined outside door over a stairway leading to a cellar. a boxlike structure, as on a roof, covering a stairwell or other opening. Origin of bulkhead First recorded in 1490–1500; bulk² + head OTHER WORDS FROM bulkhead bulkheaded, adjective Words nearby bulkhead bulk, bulk buying, bulk cargo, bulk carrier, bulker, bulkhead, bulkhead deck, bulkheading, bulking, bulk mail, bulk modulus Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for bulkhead Nicole LaPorte talks to flight attendants about dirty diapers, bulkhead envy, and more. Flight Attendant Freakout\|Nicole LaPorte\|November 23, 2010\|DAILY BEAST He set one foot under the door-knob, rested his back against the bulkhead across the narrow aisle, and straightened his leg. Sonnie-Boy's People\|James B. Connolly I reckon she's makin' some water here through that bulkhead, Mister Mate. Command\|William McFee Ives and Hoskins went aft to the shock-panels in the after bulkhead. Breaking Point\|James E. Gunn Each of our cabins had its own looking-glass screwed to the bulkhead, and what he wanted with more of them we never could fathom. The Mirror of the Sea\|Joseph Conrad As to the bulkhead, he had advised his commander that the safest thing was to leave it alone, it was so villainous to look at. Lord Jim\|Joseph Conrad British Dictionary definitions for bulkhead bulkhead / (ˈbʌlkˌhɛd) / noun any upright wall-like partition in a ship, aircraft, vehicle, etc a wall or partition built to hold back earth, fire, water, etc Word Origin for bulkhead C15: probably from bulk projecting framework, from Old Norse bálkr partition + head Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to bulkhead abutment, bulwark, embankment, breast wall, piling, revetment
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bulkhead

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