naval architecture
the science of designing ships and other waterborne craft.
Origin of naval architecture
1Other words from naval architecture
- naval architect, noun
Words Nearby naval architecture
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How to use naval architecture in a sentence
Jan Van Dorn himself superintends this quaint naval architecture, by good luck having skilled assistants.
The Vee-Boers | Mayne ReidShe possessed one feature new to American naval architecture,—a furnace in which to heat cannon-balls.
The Naval History of the United States | Willis J. Abbot.The Americans were the originators of this improved naval architecture.
Some Notes on Shipbuilding and Shipping in Colonial Virginia | Cerinda W. EvansLike Peter the Great his favourite study was that of naval architecture, and he piqued himself on being a clever shipbuilder.
History of the English People, Volume VI (of 8) | John Richard GreenAs we approached her, I was struck with her admirable symmetry and fine proportions—she was a perfect model of naval architecture.
The South-West | Joseph Holt Ingraham
British Dictionary definitions for naval architecture
the designing of ships
Derived forms of naval architecture
- naval architect, noun
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