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Naval architecture
The engineering science dealing with the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.
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girder
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A continuous member running fore-and-aft under a deck for the purpose of supporting the deck beams and deck. The girder is generally supported by widely spaced pillars. Also, the vertical ...
strake
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A course, or row, of shell, deck, bulkhead, or other plating.
mushroom
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A cover permanently fitted above a ventilator located in the weather, usually round and of larger diameter than the ventilator.
hold and tanktop ceiling
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A covering usually of wood, placed over the tank top for its protection.
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