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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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plasma-arc cutting
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A process employing an extremely high-temperature, high-velocity constricted arc between an electrode within a torch and the metal to be cut. The intense heat melts the metal which is continuously ...
panel line
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A production line where individual plates, framing members, webs, etc. are successively welded together to form an assembly unit which may include some items of outfit.
adjustable pitch propeller
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A propeller in which the individual blades are fastened to the hub in such a way that they can, on occasion, be twisted, or removed and replaced.
Schilling rudder
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A proprietary steering system featuring a specially shaped rudder arranged to turn at a wide angle.
propeller guard
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A protuberant fitting that acts to protect a screw propeller from striking, or being struck by, exterior objects.
curtain plate
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A relatively narrow plate fitted at 90 degrees to the edge of an otherwise exposed deck plate, such as one finds alongside a deck house.
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