Marine Engineering Vocabulary

noun the branch of science that deals with the mechanical properties of fluids, especially liquids

• The study of hydromechanics focuses on the behavior of fluids in motion.
• Hydromechanics is all about how fluids move around.
• Messing with hydromechanics is like playing with water puzzles.
• Understanding hydromechanics is like unlocking the secrets of fluid dynamics.

noun the branch of science that deals with the statics of fluids, usually confined to liquids and especially to the pressures they exert on bodies immersed in them

• The study of hydrostatics deals with the equilibrium of fluids at rest and the pressure exerted by them.
• I find hydrostatics to be quite challenging, but also fascinating.
• Hydrostatics is like trying to figure out the balance of water in a bathtub.
• Understanding hydrostatics is like unraveling the mysteries of how liquids behave under pressure.

noun a pit or hollow in which liquid collects, especially one in the floor of a building to collect drainage

• The sump in the basement collects excess water and prevents flooding.
• Make sure to keep an eye on the sump pump to avoid any water damage.
• I had to roll up my pants and wade through the sump to fix the leak.
• The sump of emotions overflowed as she finally let out all her pent-up feelings.

noun a device used to prevent a vehicle from rolling or moving

verb to stop or prevent a vehicle from rolling or moving using a sprag

• The mechanic used a sprag to prevent the wheel from turning during maintenance.
• I found a sprag in the garage and used it to prop open the door.
• Hey, can you pass me that sprag over there?
• His confidence acted as a sprag, keeping him steady in the face of adversity.