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Meaning of "bulkhead" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BULKHEAD

Probably from bulk projecting framework, from Old Norse bálkr partition + head.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BULKHEAD

bulkhead  [ˈbʌlkˌhɛd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BULKHEAD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bulkhead is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BULKHEAD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of bulkhead in the English dictionary

The definition of bulkhead in the dictionary is any upright wall-like partition in a ship, aircraft, vehicle, etc. Other definition of bulkhead is a wall or partition built to hold back earth, fire, water, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BULKHEAD


arrowhead
ˈærəʊˌhɛd
Bankhead
ˈbæŋkˌhɛd
blackhead
ˈblækˌhɛd
blockhead
ˈblɒkˌhɛd
crackhead
ˈkrækˌhɛd
dickhead
ˈdɪkˌhɛd
forkhead
ˈfɔːkˌhɛd
Gateshead
ˈɡeɪtsˌhɛd
hammerhead
ˈhæməˌhɛd
Holyhead
ˈhɒlɪˌhɛd
letterhead
ˈlɛtəˌhɛd
lunkhead
ˈlʌŋkˌhɛd
masthead
ˈmɑːstˌhɛd
overhead
ˈəʊvəˌhɛd
printhead
ˈprɪntˌhɛd
redhead
ˈrɛdˌhɛd
smackhead
ˈsmækˌhɛd
spearhead
ˈspɪəˌhɛd
thickhead
ˈθɪkˌhɛd
Whitehead
ˈwaɪtˌhɛd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BULKHEAD

bulk
bulk buying
bulk cargo
bulk carrier
bulk large
bulk modulus
bulk purchasing
bulk transport
bulk up
bulk-buy
bulk-buying
bulkage
bulker
bulkier
bulkiest
bulkily
bulkiness
bulking
bulks
bulky

WORDS THAT END LIKE BULKHEAD

against the head
ahead
big head
cylinder head
flathead
forehead
get ahead
go ahead
go-ahead
head
head-to-head
hit the nail on the head
hogshead
hothead
knock on the head
on one´s head
read-write head
shower head
skinhead
the go-ahead

Synonyms and antonyms of bulkhead in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bulkhead» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BULKHEAD

Find out the translation of bulkhead to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bulkhead from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bulkhead» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

船舱隔间
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mamparo
570 millions of speakers

English

bulkhead
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दिवार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحاجز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

переборка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

anteparo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জাহাজের মধ্যে জলরোধক বেষ্টনী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cloison
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bulkhead
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schott
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

隔壁
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

칸막이 벽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bulkhead
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vách ngăn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கட்டுத்தலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाणी अडवण्यासाठी दगडाची कडा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gemi bölmesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

paratia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przegroda
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перебирання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

perete
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διάφραγμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

terugslag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skott
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skott
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bulkhead

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BULKHEAD»

The term «bulkhead» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.181 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BULKHEAD» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bulkhead» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bulkhead» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bulkhead

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BULKHEAD»

Discover the use of bulkhead in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bulkhead and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ship Construction
always been the practice to use horizontal strakes of plating since the plate thickness increases with depth below the top of the bulkhead. The reason for this is that the plate thickness is directly related to the pressure exerted by the head of  ...
David J. Eyres, George J. Bruce, 2012
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Structural Failure and Plasticity: IMPLAST 20004-6 October ...
The response of the transverse bulkhead to all of these loads should in the elastic regime and no rupture is permitted. Additionally, buckling responses will be reviewed. 2.2. Air-blast load The air-blast load against the naval transverse ...
X.L. Zhao, R.H. Grzebieta, 2000
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Design of Ship Hull Structures: A Practical Guide for Engineers
1.3.1. Bow. Construction. Without. Extended. Longitudinal. Bulkheads. There are usually two rows of longitudinal bulkheads in way of the cargo tanks of a tanker. Also forward of the collision bulkhead is usually the fore peak tank where no ...
Yasuhisa Okumoto, Yu Takeda, Masaki Mano, 2009
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Fatigue of Structures and Materials
16.10 Corrosion fatigue caused a catastrophic failure in a pressure bulkhead of a transport aircraft [17]. The failure occurred along the edge of the bonded strip at location A. Rivets are not shown in this figure. 16.4 A case history In 1968 an ...
Jaap Schijve, 2008
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Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series: 1967: July-December
375208-size, 3700 and 3750 type coupling bulkhead mounting half. © 15Jun67; A 944305 . 56-5A. 375530-(slze) 3700 and 5750 type coupling hose attaching half. © 50Jun67; A956308. 56-8A. 375511-(size) 2700 and 3750 type coupling ...
Library of Congress. Copyright Office, 1970
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The Electronics Handbook, Second Edition
(After [9].) Bulkhead Panel The bulkhead panel is the cornerstone of an effective facility grounding system [9]. The concept of the bulkhead is simple: establish one reference point to which all cables entering and leaving the equipment building ...
Jerry C. Whitaker, 2005
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The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
Beginning at a point 2,700 feet south of the south face of the Naval Armory Dock and 100 feet east of the Grant Park bulkhead along the west side of the harbor, said bulkhead at that point being approximately on the harbor line approved by ...
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Direct and General Support Maintenance Manual: Gun, Field ...
(1) Disconnect electrical connector at bulkhead receptacle. (2) Disconnect electrical bell connector to fuel level sending unit. (3) Disconnect electrical connector at magnetic clutch receptacle. (4) Remove screw and washer attaching ground ...
9
Yachting
r STD/SK wlL Drive PIS 45' Linear Photo-optic Bulkhead 12v Hydraulic No $2,290 (C220 w/S Drive P/S Over 42' Rotary Photo-optic Flush 12v Manual Yes $4,890 R w/S Drive P/S Over 42' Rotary Phottroptic Flush 12v Manual No $3,890  ...
10
Formwork for Concrete
Forms may be supported on precast blocks set to grade in the invert excavation, or on beams that are supported outside the form at the bulkhead end ( Figure 14- 13). For tunnels driven through solid rock, the formwork may be positioned and ...
Mary Krumboltz Hurd, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BULKHEAD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bulkhead is used in the context of the following news items.
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Comic-Con 2015 preview: who will win SDCC?
... is now better known as a massive Hollywood bulkhead designed to push the biggest of big franchise movies into mainstream consciousness. «The Verge, Jul 15»
2
Sneaky Ways to Snag the Best Seat on the Plane
Plus, many airlines open up new seats (including coveted bulkhead and exit rows) anywhere from a week to the day before a flight, so better ... «Yahoo Travel, Jul 15»
3
Canadian responders work to remove fuel from sunken tugs near …
He said, “From that they're going to lower in pump, pump off the diesel in one tank, pierce the bulkhead between the two fuel tanks, and then ... «North Country Public Radio, Jul 15»
4
Embraer Legacy 650 Operators Survey
The solid bulkhead partition, forward of the divan in the aft cabin that separates the stateroom from the main cabin, must be removed for takeoff ... «Aviation Week, Jul 15»
5
Volkswagen Transporter T6 Review
That could be a problem for taller drivers, but at the very least the large glass viewing pane in the bulkhead offers decent rearward vision, ... «CarAdvice, Jul 15»
6
City must take initiative on flood prevention
Annapolis is investing $7.5 million starting in October 2015 to fend off downtown flooding by replacing the bulkhead around Ego Alley. «CapitalGazette.com, Jul 15»
7
Ripken proud of Myrtle Beach baseball complex's growth
Cal Ripken stands with the Bulkhead Braves during The Star-Spangled Banner. The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, located off Mr. Joe White ... «The State, Jul 15»
8
Parks proposal must reconcile past, future
Then there is another big repair due on the boardwalk bulkhead under Percival Landing along Fourth Avenue, which might get some state ... «The Olympian, Jul 15»
9
Hanse 315 Designed for Racing and Family Fun
The Hanse 315 is designed for accommodate four people and comes with two layout options, either with an open bulkhead and large double ... «BoatAdvice, Jul 15»
10
Living shorelines help return waterfront land to its original state
Two years ago, the yard had an eroding shoreline on one side of the point and a very old failing bulkhead on the other. Storms clawed at the ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Bulkhead [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bulkhead>. Apr 2024 ».
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