Examples of chine in a Sentence

Noun uncovered the chine of some animal while digging in the backyard

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In fact, Azimut claims the 36 Metri produces 15 to 30 percent fewer carbon emissions than boats of the same size with traditional chine hulls. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2022 When the yacht is traveling between 15 knots and 22 knots, the hull can reportedly cut CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent compared to traditional hard-chine hulls while also reducing fuel consumption. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2022 The vessel sports a second-generation Dual Mode hull that ensures stability even in tough seas while also reducing fuel consumption by 15 percent compared to a traditional hard-chine planing hull. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2022 The hull’s hard chine by naval architect, Andrew Lea of Norson Design is striking while the lightweight, low-drag aluminum hull with carbon fiber reinforced superstructure offers high top-speeds. — Bill Springer, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021 The use of dual vertical tails canted inward on the engine nacelles took advantage of the chine vortex in such a way that the directional stability improved as the angle of attack of the aircraft increased. — Clarence L. Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2021 As for performance, Rex sports a significant hull chine and sharp bow for improved fuel efficiency and smoother sailing on rough seas. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2021 To account for the effect of the fuselage chine airflow, the inlets were pointed slightly down and in toward the fuselage. — Clarence L. Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2021 Substantial efforts went into optimizing chine design and conical camber of the wing leading edge. — Clarence L. Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2021 See More

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