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Naval architecture
The engineering science dealing with the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.
Industry: Shipbuilding
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light displacement
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The weight of the ship complete including hull, machinery, outfit, equipment and liquids in machinery.
total displacement
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The weight of water that would be displaced by the volume of the hull measured on the outer surface of the shell plating below the water line.
propeller pitch
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
Theoretical linear distance the propeller would move ahead during one complete revolution if it were turning within a nut.
chamfer
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
To cut off the sharp edge of a 90 degree corner. To trim to an acute angle.
calk
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
To fill seams in a wood deck with oakum and pay them with pitch, marine glue, etc.
caulk
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
To fill seams in a wood deck with oakum and pay them with pitch, marine glue, etc.
