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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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hull efficiency
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A concept that combines wake gain and thrust deduction as a step in relating effective horsepower and shaft horsepower.
lee helm
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A condition in which a sail boat can be kept on course only by turning the tiller somewhat down-wind
weather helm
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A condition in which a sail boat can be kept on course only by turning the tiller somewhat up-wind.
neutral helm
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A condition in which a sail boat can be kept on course with the tiller kept amidships.
resonance
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A condition in which an external force is applied at periodic intervals that coincide with an object's natural period of vibration or other motion.
scarf
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A connection made between two pieces by tapering their ends so that they fit together in a joint of the same breadth and depth as the pieces connected. It is used on bar keels, stem and stern frames, ...
scuttlebutt
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A container for drinking water. A drinking fountain. Colloquially, rumors heard at the drinking fountain.
