bulkhead

One entry found for bulkhead.

Main Entry: bulk·head
Pronunciation: 'b&lk-"hed, 'b&l-"ked
Function: noun
Etymology: bulk (structure projecting from a building) + head
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