bulkhead
nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃.tɨ.ˈpa.ɾɐ/rare
an·te·pa·ra
Definition
A structure or partition, especially in a ship, aircraft, or building, designed to stop, contain, or protect against something coming from the front.
The ship's bulkhead withstood the impact of the wave.
A wooden bulkhead was installed to contain the soil.
Common collocations
protective bulkheadcontainment bulkheadmetal bulkhead
Etymology
Do prefixo ante- + para (do verbo parar).