bulkhead structure
1Bulkhead — Bulk head , n. [See {Bulk} part of a building.] 1. (Naut.) A partition in a vessel, to separate apartments on the same deck. [1913 Webster] 2. A structure of wood or stone, to resist the pressure of earth or water; a partition wall or structure,… …
2bulkhead — [bulk′hed΄] n. [ BULK2 + HEAD] 1. any of the upright partitions separating parts of a ship, airplane, etc. as for protection against fire or leakage 2. a wall or embankment for holding back earth, fire, water, etc. ☆ 3. a boxlike structure built… …
3bulkhead — bulkheaded, adj. /bulk hed /, n. 1. Naut. any of various wall like constructions inside a vessel, as for forming watertight compartments, subdividing space, or strengthening the structure. 2. Aeron. a transverse partition or reinforcing frame in… …
4bulkhead — bulk•head [[t]ˈbʌlkˌhɛd[/t]] n. 1) naut. navig. a wall like construction inside a ship or airplane, as for forming watertight compartments or strengthening the structure 2) civ a partition built in a subterranean passage to prevent the passage of …
5bulkhead — noun Etymology: bulk (structure projecting from a building) + head Date: 15th century 1. an upright partition separating compartments 2. a structure or partition to resist pressure or to shut off water, fire, or gas 3. a retaining wall along a… …
6bulkhead — bulk|head [ˈbʌlkhed] n [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: bulk part that sticks out from a building (15 19 centuries) (perhaps from Old Norse balkr partition ) + head] a wall which divides the structure of a ship or aircraft into separate parts …
7bulkhead — i. A fireproof barrier separating the engine into various temperature zones. The cool zone houses the fuel, oil, hydraulic, and electrical components, along with their associated systems. The zones may be maintained at different pressures to… …
8bulkhead — noun (C) a wall which divides the structure of a ship or aircraft into separate parts …
9bulkhead — /ˈbʌlkhɛd / (say bulkhed) noun 1. a. Nautical one of the upright partitions dividing a ship into compartments. b. a similar partition in an aircraft, vehicle, etc. c. a similar partition in a storage building on land. 2. a partition built to… …
10steering support structure — The mounting locations and reinforcements for ataching the steering box to the bulkhead or side member …