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Shipbuilding
The design, construction and maintenance of both commercial and military ships and floating vessels in shipyards or other marine facilities.
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oil stop
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A detail in the construction of the intersection of members, one or both of which are oiltight, to permit continuous welding of the boundary of the tight member; usually a small ...
water stop
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A detail in the construction of the intersection of members, one or both of which are oiltight, to permit continuous welding of the boundary of the tight member; usually a small ...
derrick
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A device for hoisting and lowering heavy weights, cargo, stores, etc.
telemotor
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A device for operating the control valves of the steering engine from the pilothouse, either by fluid pressure or by electricity.
bowsprit
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A spar projecting forward over the bow for the purpose of holding the lower ends of the head sails.
swivel
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A special link constructed in two parts which revolve in each other, used to prevent fouling due to turns or twists in chain, etc.
deck bolt
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A special type of bolt used to secure the planks of a wood deck to the beams or deck plating.
