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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But the bulkheads, sea walls and sand dunes used along the ocean can’t be replicated in many back-bay areas because of limited space and resistance from homeowners who prize waterfront views.
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Jump-starting from zero to light speed, a human crew would be flattened against the bulkhead like so many communion wafers.
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Origin and Etymology of bulkhead
bulk (structure projecting from a building) + head
First Known Use: 15th century
BULKHEAD Defined for English Language Learners
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: a wall that separates the different parts of a ship or aircraft
BULKHEAD Defined for Kids
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: a wall separating sections in a ship
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