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scantlings — n. small amount, bit; long and thin timber … English contemporary dictionary
scantlings — a set of standard dimensions for parts of a structure, especially in shipbuilding. → scantling … English new terms dictionary
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Deck (ship) — For other uses, see Deck. A deck is a permanent covering over a compartment or a hull[1] of a ship. On a boat or ship, the primary deck is the horizontal structure which forms the roof for the hull, which both strengthens the hull and serves as… … Wikipedia
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A-Scow — In sailing, the A Scow is a large sailing scow. It is 38 feet long and with reported top speeds of over 25 knots.Fact|date=June 2007 With its rules of design, also known as scantlings, first being written in 1901, the A Scow has a significant… … Wikipedia
ship construction — Introduction complex of activities concerned with the design and fabrication of all marine vehicles (ship). Ship construction today is a complicated compound of art and science. In the great days of sail, vessels were designed and… … Universalium
Scantling — Scant ling, n. [Cf. OF. eschantillon, F. [ e]chantillon, a sample, pattern, example. In some senses confused with scant insufficient. See {Scantle}, v. t.] 1. A fragment; a bit; a little piece. Specifically: (a) A piece or quantity cut for a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Ocean liner — The Queen Mary (1936) is one of the last surviving ocean liners. An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or … Wikipedia
