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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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dead rise
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The amount which the straight portion of the bottom of the floor, of the midship section rises above the base line in the half-beam of the vessel. Usually expressed in inches.
shaft angle
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The angle between the center line of the shaft and the center line of the ship is the horizontal angle and the angle between the center line of the shaft and either the base line ...
propeller arch
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The arched section of the stern frame above the propeller.
area of sections
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The area of any cross section of the immersed portion of a vessel, the cross section being taken at right angles to the fore and aft centerline of the vessel.
riveting
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The art of fastening two pieces of material together by means of rivets.
rudder bands
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The bands that are placed on each side of a rudder to help brace it and tie it into the pintles.
transom board
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The board forming the stern of a square-ended row boat or small yacht.
