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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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smokestack
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A chimney through which combustion products are led from propulsion and auxiliary machinery to the open air. Also called a funnel.
kort nozzle
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A circular shroud fitted around a screw propeller to enhance thrust
lock
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A civil engineering structure with gates at either end, used to move a vessel from one water level to another
cycloidal propeller
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A combined steering and propulsion device comprising a number of vertical blades arranged to rotate and revolve so as to give thrust in any desired direction.
propeller tunnel
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A concave shape in a bottom shell to clear a propeller, the top of which may be above the static waterline.
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