Meaning of bulkhead in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbəlkˌhɛd/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    bulkhead

    Etymology

    late 15th century: from Old Norse bálkr‘partition’+ head

    Definitions

    1. a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments

Browse dictionary