naval architect

noun

: one who designs ships

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The Flaws of Endurance The author of the Polar Record study is Jukka Tuhkrui, a Finnish ice researcher and naval architect who was part of the 2022 trip to discover the wreck of Endurance. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025 Reconfiguring the interiors required not only conventional architects but also naval architects to ensure the boat remained structurally sound. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025 Showcasing a sleek and sturdy steel hull by naval architect Umberto Tagliavini, the yacht can power through the waves with ease and speed. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025 French naval architect Guillaume Verdier is behind the design of the Hypersail. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for naval architect

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of naval architect was circa 1885

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“Naval architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naval%20architect. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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