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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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devil's claw
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A turnbuckle device having two heavy claws designed to fit over a link in the anchor chain for the purpose of securing the anchor chain.
contraguide propeller
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A twist introduced into the hull, or appendages, of a vessel in order to derive thrust from the spiraling energy of the water as it leaves the propeller.
knot
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A unit of speed, equaling one nautical mile per hour; the international nautical mile is 1852 m (6076.1 ft.)
coast guard
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A unit of the federal government. Among its duties are those of assuring the seaworthiness of merchant ships and competence of the crews.
ton
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A unit of weight, usually a long ton of 2240 pounds, or a metric ton of about 2205 pounds.
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