bulkhead
word
Definition
A bulkhead is a wall or dividing structure inside a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, used to separate different sections and add strength or prevent the spread of water or fire.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in technical, naval, aviation, and engineering contexts. In ships, 'bulkhead' increases safety; in aircraft, it divides cabins. Rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing ships, planes, or structures.
Example Sentences
The ship's bulkhead keeps the water from flooding other parts.
basic
Please do not block the bulkhead door in the airplane.
basic
There is a storage compartment behind the bulkhead.
basic
Luckily, the bulkhead held strong during the storm and saved the ship.
natural
The seats next to the bulkhead have extra legroom.
natural
Maintenance crews found a leak in the forward bulkhead.
natural