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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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stop water
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A term, applied to canvas and red lead, or other suitable material placed between the faying surfaces of plates and shapes to stop the passage of oil or water. Also applied to a ...
hawse bolster
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A timber or metal bossing at the ends of a hawse pipe to ease the cable over the edges and to take the wear.
breast hook
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A triangular-shaped plate fitted parallel to and between decks or side stringers in the bow for the purpose of rigidly fastening together the peak frames, stem, and outside ...
pelican hook
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A type of quick releasing hook used at the lower end of shrouds, on boat grips, and in similar work where fast work may be necessary.
mushroom ventilator
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A ventilator whose top is shaped like a mushroom and fitted with baffle plates so as to permit the passage of air and prevent the entrance of rain or spray. Located on or above a ...
steam capstan
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A vertical drum or barrel operated by a steam engine and used for handling heavy anchor chains, heavy hawsers, etc. The engine is usually non-reversing and transmits its power to ...
sounding pipe
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A vertical pipe in an oil or water tank, used to guide a sounding device when measuring the depth of liquid in the tank.
