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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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cargo net
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A square net, made in various sizes of manila rope or chain, and used in connection with the ship's hoisting appliances to load cargo, etc., aboard the vessel.
companion ladder
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A staircase fitted as a means of access from a deck to the quarters.
spike
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A stout metal pin headed on one end and pointed at the other, made of either square or round bar, and used for securing heavy planks and timbers together.
gib
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A metal fitting to hold a member in place or press two members together, to afford a wearing or bearing surface, or to provide a means of taking up wear.
ride
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
To float in a buoyant manner while being towed or lying at anchor.
gutter ledge
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A bar laid across a hatchway to support the hatch cover.
angle bar
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A bar of angle-shaped section used as a stiffener and for attachment of one plate or shape to another.
