Automotive Engineering Jargon

noun a partition that divides a ship into compartments and that prevents the spread of water in case of a leak

• The bulkhead of the ship was reinforced to withstand the pressure of the ocean.
• I accidentally bumped into the bulkhead while walking on the boat.
• Let's hang out by the bulkhead and enjoy the view.
• She built a mental bulkhead to protect herself from negative thoughts.

noun a continuous slow movement from one place to another

verb to be carried slowly by a current of air or water

• The boat began to drift aimlessly in the open sea.
• I love watching the clouds drift by on a lazy afternoon.
• Let's drift over to the park and hang out for a bit.
• Her mind started to drift away from the conversation as she daydreamed.