Construction Terms

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 flaw or defect causing a break in something

verb to open slightly

• The geologist analyzed the crack in the rock formation.
• I heard a loud crack coming from the kitchen.
• He's got a crack at fixing the car himself.
• She finally managed to crack the code after hours of trying.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically indicating when, where, how, or to what extent something is done

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The new car model is currently in production at the manufacturing plant.
• They're making a new movie right now, it's in production.
• The next season of the show is in production, can't wait to see it!
• The plan for the new marketing campaign is in production, we hope it will be a success.

verb to connect or link closely or firmly

adjective joined closely or locked together

• The gears were carefully interlocked to ensure smooth operation.
• The puzzle pieces were interlocked together to complete the picture.
• Their fingers were interlocked as they walked down the street.
• The two companies were interlocked in a complex web of partnerships and agreements.

verb to arrange in a straight line or in a row

adjective describing the state of being in a straight line or in a row

• The students lined up outside the classroom before the bell rang.
• We should line up early to get good seats at the concert.
• Let's all line up at the food truck for some delicious tacos.
• The pieces of the puzzle all lined up perfectly, making it easy to solve.

noun the most basic, detailed, or practical aspects of a subject or situation

• Let's dive into the nitty gritty details of the contract before finalizing it.
• I know you don't like getting into the nitty gritty, but we have to sort this out.
• I can handle the nitty gritty of this project, no problem.
• Once we get through the nitty gritty, we can see the big picture clearly.

verb to insert or connect something into an outlet or socket

• The technician plugged in the power cord to start the machine.
• I plugged my phone into the charger before going to bed.
• I plugged in my headphones and tuned out the world.
• She plugged away at her work, determined to finish on time.

noun an estimation or calculation

verb to consider or regard something in a specified way

• I reckon that the company's profits will increase by 10% next quarter.
• I reckon we should go to the beach this weekend.
• I reckon he's got a crush on her.
• I reckon life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

noun the act of taking away or eliminating something

verb to take away or eliminate something

• Please follow the proper procedure to remove the old equipment from the premises.
• Can you help me remove this heavy box from the car?
• I need to remove this junk from my room before my mom sees it.
• It's time to remove toxic people from your life to find true happiness.

noun a device or mechanism for seizing, holding, or moving something

verb to deal with (a problem or difficult task) in a determined or efficient way

• The team devised a strategic plan to tackle the issue of declining sales.
• Let's tackle this project together and get it done by the end of the day.
• I'm going to tackle that math homework like a boss.
• She knew she had to tackle her fears head-on in order to move forward in life.

verb to incline or move something so that one side or end is higher than the other, typically in a quick and sudden motion; to give a small amount of money to someone for a service provided

• The server carefully tipped the tray to avoid spilling the drinks.
• I tipped the cup over and made a mess on the table.
• He tipped the bottle and chugged the whole thing in one go.
• The scales tipped in favor of the defendant after new evidence was presented.

adjective located or situated at sea, outside of the shore

adverb towards or in the direction of the sea from the shore

• The company decided to invest in an offshore wind farm to capitalize on renewable energy sources.
• My uncle works on an offshore oil rig in the middle of the ocean.
• Let's take the boat offshore and do some fishing this weekend.
• She kept her emotions offshore, not wanting to show vulnerability.