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Definition of Bulkhead
1. Noun. A partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments.
Definition of Bulkhead
1. n. A partition in a vessel, to separate apartments on the same deck.
Definition of Bulkhead
1. Noun. (nautical) A vertical partition dividing the hull into separate compartments; often made watertight to prevent excessive flooding if the ship's hull is breached. ¹
2. Noun. A similar partition in an aircraft or spacecraft. ¹
3. Noun. Mechanically, a partition or panel through which connectors pass, or a connector designed to pass through a partition. ¹
4. Noun. A pressure-resistant sealed barrier to any fluid in a large structure. ¹
5. Noun. A retaining wall along a waterfront. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bulkhead
1. an upright partition in a ship [n -S]
Medical Definition of Bulkhead
1. 1. A partition in a vessel, to separate apartments on the same deck. 2. 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. Bulked line, a line beyond which a wharf must not project; usually, the harbor line. See: Bulk part of a building. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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