bulkhead
Translation
bulkhead, partition
Examples
The bulkhead separates the ship's compartments.
The bulkhead separates the ship's compartments.
A bulkhead door sealed the flooded section.
A bulkhead door sealed the flooded section.
Grammar Patterns
((a bulkhead)) a dividing wall The airplane has a bulkhead between cabins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: partition, barrier, wall, divider
Etymology
Combination of 'bulk' (in its old sense of 'cargo partition') and 'head' (end part). Originally a wall to keep cargo in place.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bulky head' or wall that divides a space, like on a ship or airplane.