bulkhead (Meaning)
bulkhead (n)
a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
bulkhead (n.)
A partition in a vessel, to separate apartments on the same deck.
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bulkhead
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bulkhead Sentence Examples
- The ship's bulkhead creaked under the strain of the rough seas, but it held firm against the waves.
- Engineers reinforced the bulkhead to ensure it could withstand the pressure of the water.
- Crew members hurriedly sealed the bulkhead to prevent any leakage into the lower compartments.
- The submarine's bulkhead divided the living quarters from the machinery rooms.
- As the aircraft taxied, passengers could see the bulkhead separating first class from economy seating.
- In the event of a fire, the bulkhead doors automatically closed to contain the flames.
- Workers welded the bulkhead in place, forming a secure barrier in the construction site.
- The bulkhead in the basement protected the building's foundation from water damage.
- Emergency drills included procedures for evacuating through bulkhead passages.
- During the storm, water seeped through a crack in the bulkhead, prompting urgent repairs.
FAQs About the word bulkhead
a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartmentsA partition in a vessel, to separate apartments on the same deck., A structure of wood or stone, to re
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The ship's bulkhead creaked under the strain of the rough seas, but it held firm against the waves.
Engineers reinforced the bulkhead to ensure it could withstand the pressure of the water.
Crew members hurriedly sealed the bulkhead to prevent any leakage into the lower compartments.
The submarine's bulkhead divided the living quarters from the machinery rooms.
