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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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donkey engine
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A small gas, steam, or electric auxiliary engine set on deck and used for lifting, etc.
visor
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A small inclined awning running around the pilot house over the windows or air ports to exclude the glare of the sun or to prevent rain or spray from coming in the openings when ...
belaying pin
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A small iron or tough wood pin, made with a head, shoulder, and shank. It is fitted in holes in a rail and is used in belaying or making fast the hauling parts of light running ...
prick punch
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A small punch used to transfer the holes from the template to the plate.
center punch
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A small punch used to transfer the holes from the template to the plate.
chart house
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A small room adjacent to the bridge for charts and navigating instruments.
watertight compartment
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A space or compartment within a ship having its top, bottom, and sides constructed in such a manner as to prevent the leakage of water into or from the space unless the ...
