naval architecture

noun

the science of designing ships and other waterborne craft.

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Origin of naval architecture

First recorded in 1700–10

OTHER WORDS FROM naval architecture

naval architect, noun

Words nearby naval architecture

navajo, navajo mountain, navajos, naval, naval academy, naval architecture, naval brass, naval mine, naval observatory, naval stores, navar

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Example sentences from the Web for naval architecture

In a word, how absolutely necessary the oak is above all the trees of the forest in naval-architecture, &c. consult Whitson, lib.
Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2)|John Evelyn

British Dictionary definitions for naval architecture

naval architecture

noun

the designing of ships

Derived forms of naval architecture

naval architect, noun

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