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boottopping Meaning
boottopping (n.)
The act or process of daubing a vessel's bottom near the surface of the water with a mixture of tallow, sulphur, and resin, as a temporary protection against worms, after the slime, shells, etc., have been scraped off.
Sheathing a vessel with planking over felt.
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The act or process of daubing a vessel's bottom near the surface of the water with a mixture of tallow, sulphur, and resin, as a temporary protection against wo
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Boottopping is a crucial process in ship maintenance where the underwater portion of the hull is cleaned and coated.
The boottopping of the vessel was scheduled for next week to ensure optimal performance.
The crew spent the entire day boottopping the ship before it embarked on its next voyage.
Regular boottopping helps prevent marine growth and corrosion on the hull.
