noun Download 🔗Share 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 bulkheads prevented water from flooding the entire vessel after hitting an iceberg. " nautical technical vehicle structure ocean sailing military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A similar partition in an aircraft or spacecraft. Examples : "The aircraft's bulkheads separated the cockpit from the passenger cabin. " space nautical vehicle technical machine part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Mechanically, a partition or panel through which connectors pass, or a connector designed to pass through a partition. Examples : "The electrician installed the bulkheads in the server room to organize and protect the network cables passing through the wall. " part technical machine electronics building nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pressure-resistant sealed barrier to any fluid in a large structure. Examples : "The submarine has strong bulkheads to keep the water out, even under extreme pressure. " nautical architecture technical building structure vehicle ocean military industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A retaining wall along a waterfront. Examples : "The town built new bulkheads along the riverfront to prevent erosion. " architecture nautical building ocean environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
