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Synonyms for bulkhead

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A vertical partition dividing the hull into separate compartments; often made watertight to prevent excessive flooding if the ship's hull is breached.

Forms

Plural
bulkheads → partitions…

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
bulkheadfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters
partition3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (partition3 = 3 syllables).