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naval architecture

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noun

the science of designing ships and other waterborne craft.

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Nearby words

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

Origin of naval architecture

First recorded in 1700–10

Related forms

naval architect, noun
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Examples 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

naval architect, noun
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