bulkhead

noun

bulk·head ˈbəlk-ˌhed

ˈbəl-ˌked

: an upright partition separating compartments

: a structure or partition to resist pressure or to shut off water, fire, or gas

: a retaining wall along a waterfront

: a projecting framework with a sloping door giving access to a cellar stairway or a shaft

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According to Ross, six days before the Titan submarine imploded, the sub’s pilot and the company’s co-founder, Stockton Rush, crashed the vessel into a launch mechanism bulkhead while the vessel was attempting to resurface from Dive 87. —

Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2024 The interior by Nauta Design features lots of windows on the superstructure of the salon, as well as a massive roof window, with lounges set along the bulkheads. —

Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024 The second and third choices went to the window bulkhead seats in economy—5.68% of respondents chose the right side and 5.63% chose the left. —

Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2024 But there’s another reason why a bulkhead may not be the best seat for you and your family. —

Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bulkhead