bulkhead

IPA: bˈʌɫkhɛd

(nautical) A vertical partition dividing the hull into separate compartments; often made watertight to prevent excessive flooding if the ship's hull is breached.
(aerospace) A similar partition in an aircraft or spacecraft.
(mechanics) A partition or panel through which connectors pass, or a connector designed to pass through a partition.
A pressure-resistant sealed barrier to any fluid in a large structure.
A retaining wall along a waterfront.

Examples of "bulkhead" in Sentences

The cockpit was at the front of the first bulkhead.
These are located on the bulkhead behind the driver.
A partially watertight bulkhead is located in the forecastle.
A bulkhead is employed on the inlet side of the heat exchanger.
Her deck was thick and the bulkheads inside the ship were thick.
A second bulkhead was placed in the central portion of the ship.
But, supporters of the Bulkhead Bill never forgave the governor.
The bulkhead was situated some inboard from the side of the the ship.
A hollow fiberglass bulkhead is constructed for submersion in a swimming pool.
The bulkhead bowed in but retained watertight protection of the ship's interior.