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bulkhead

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Main Entry:
bulk·head 
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          Listen to the pronunciation of bulkhead
Pronunciation:
\ˈbəlk-ˌhed, ˈbəl-ˌked\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
bulk (structure projecting from a building) + head
Date:
15th century
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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