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bulkhead

nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐ̃.tɨ.ˈpa.ɾɐ/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.”

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