Maritime Engineering Vocabulary

noun a chamber with controlled pressure used to allow passage between areas of differing air pressure

• The astronauts used the air lock to safely enter and exit the spacecraft.
• Make sure to close the air lock behind you so we don't lose any air.
• I accidentally left my phone in the air lock, can you grab it for me?
• She felt like she was in an emotional air lock, unable to express her true feelings.

noun a structure or platform for supporting a ship in a dry condition, as during construction or repair

• The ship was brought into the dry dock for repairs.
• They're fixing up the boat in the dry dock.
• The crew is giving the ship a makeover in the dry dock.
• Sometimes we all need to go into a 'dry dock' to repair and rejuvenate ourselves.

noun a gate that controls the flow of water, especially one in a dam or river

• The floodgate was opened to allow for controlled release of water from the dam.
• Once they announced the sale, it was like opening the floodgate for customers to come in.
• When she started gossiping, it was like she opened the floodgate of drama.
• The new technology has opened the floodgate for innovation in the industry.

noun the branch of science concerned with forces acting on or exerted by fluids

• The study of hydrodynamics involves analyzing the motion of fluids and the forces acting upon them.
• Hydrodynamics is all about how fluids move and interact with each other.
• Hydrodynamics is like the science of how liquids flow and stuff.
• Understanding hydrodynamics is like navigating the currents of a river, predicting where the flow will take you.

noun a pin or bolt on which another part pivots

• The pintle is a crucial component in the design of the hinge.
• Make sure you tighten the pintle on the gate so it swings properly.
• I have no idea what this pintle thing is supposed to do.
• The pintle of trust must be firmly in place for a relationship to work.

noun a force that drives something forward

verb to drive or push something forward

• The new engine design is expected to greatly propel the spacecraft forward.
• The strong winds helped propel the sailboat across the lake.
• He really knows how to propel himself to the top of the class.
• Her passion for music helped propel her career to new heights.

noun RPM stands for revolutions per minute, a unit of measurement used to express the rotational speed of an object.

• The engine's maximum speed is 5000 rpm.
• I heard that car can go up to 6000 rpm!
• I revved it up to 7000 rpm and it sounded amazing!
• Her energy levels were at maximum rpm during the presentation.

noun aeromarine

• The aeromarine industry is constantly evolving with new technologies.
• I love watching aeromarine shows at the airshow.
• Check out that cool aeromarine flying overhead!
• Her mind was like an aeromarine, soaring through the vast expanse of knowledge.