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bulkhead

noun bulk·head \ˈbəlk-ˌhed, ˈbəl-ˌked\

: a wall that separates the different parts of a ship or aircraft

Full Definition of BULKHEAD

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 waterfront
4
:  a projecting framework with a sloping door giving access to a cellar stairway or a shaft
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Origin of BULKHEAD

bulk (structure projecting from a building) + head
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with BULKHEAD

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BULKHEAD Defined for Kids

bulkhead

noun bulk·head \ˈbəlk-ˌhed\

Definition of BULKHEAD for Kids

:  a wall separating sections in a ship

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