naval architect

noun

: one who designs ships

Examples of naval architect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Briand, both a naval architect and yacht designer, has previously penned sailing yachts and thus knows a thing or two about creating a sleek silhouette. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024 The team worked with Volvo’s naval architects, redesigning the Torpedo’s hull to improve seakeeping and performance. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2024 The vessel features a highly efficient hull designed by the naval architects at Van Oossanen. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024 Custom was designed by the American naval architects at Sparkman & Stephens and is described as a sophisticated daysailer. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2024 Designed by naval architect Espen Øino, is geared toward indoor-outdoor living. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023 The yacht was once again penned by Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design and will feature naval architect by Palumbo’s in-house team. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023 Vespro’s naval architect is Marco Arnaboldi, who founded the formidable AB Yachts in 1992, a shipyard that is still building very big and very fast yachts over three decades later. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2023 The 260-foot model, which the Australian yard first floated at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2021, features a sleek aluminum exterior conceived by renowned naval architect and designer Espen Øino. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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