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bulkhead

/ˈbʌlkˌhɛd/ /ˈbʊlkˌhɛd/

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noun

Schott

A vertical partition dividing the hull into separate compartments; often made watertight to prevent excessive flooding if the ship's hull is breached.

Examples :

"The ship's bulkhead kept the water from flooding the entire lower deck after a collision. "

Das Schott verhinderte nach einer Kollision, dass das Wasser das gesamte Unterdeck überflutete.

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noun

Schott

A similar partition in an aircraft or spacecraft.

Examples :

"The astronauts sealed the bulkhead separating the living quarters from the science lab on the spacecraft. "

Die Astronauten versiegelten das Schott, das die Wohnräume vom Wissenschaftslabor auf dem Raumschiff trennte.

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noun

Schott, Durchführung

Mechanically, a partition or panel through which connectors pass, or a connector designed to pass through a partition.

Examples :

"The electrician installed a bulkhead in the wall to connect the computer network cables from one room to another. "

Der Elektriker installierte ein Schott in der Wand, um die Netzwerkkabel vom einen Raum zum anderen zu verbinden.

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noun

Schottwand

A pressure-resistant sealed barrier to any fluid in a large structure.

Examples :

"The ship's bulkhead prevented water from flooding the entire lower deck after a small breach in the hull. "

Die Schottwand verhinderte, dass Wasser nach einem kleinen Riss im Rumpf das gesamte Unterdeck überflutete.

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noun

Ufermauer, Kaimauer

A retaining wall along a waterfront.

Examples :

"The children played near the water, careful not to go past the bulkhead that protected the park from the bay. "

Die Kinder spielten in der Nähe des Wassers und achteten darauf, nicht über die Ufermauer hinauszugehen, die den Park vor der Bucht schützte.

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