Definition of bulkheads Bulkheads

/bʌˈlkhɛˌdz/ - [bulkedz] -

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Plural: bulkheads

bulkhead - a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments

divider, partition a drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements

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bulkhead (Noun)
A vertical partition dividing the hull into separate compartments; often made watertight to prevent excessive flooding if the ship's hull is breached.
bulkhead (Noun)
A similar partition in an aircraft or spacecraft.
bulkhead (Noun)
Mechanically, a partition or panel through which connectors pass, or a connector designed to pass through a partition.
bulkhead (Noun)
A pressure-resistant sealed barrier to any fluid in a large structure.
bulkhead (Noun)
A retaining wall along a waterfront.

bulkhead (n.)
A partition in a vessel, to separate apartments on the same deck.
bulkhead (n.)
A structure of wood or stone, to resist the pressure of earth or water; a partition wall or structure, as in a mine; the limiting wall along a water front.