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laippa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bulkhead noun A dividing wall inside a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, often built to prevent flooding or contain damage.
  • flange noun A projecting rim or edge on an object, used to add strength or attach it to something else.
  • flap noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.

Senses

laippa is used for these senses in English:

  • bulkhead (mechanics) A partition or panel through which connectors pass, or a connector designed to pass through a partition.
  • flange An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.
  • flange The projecting edge of a rigid or semi-rigid component.
  • flap (aviation) A hinged surface on the trailing edge of the wings of an aeroplane, used to increase lift and drag.

bulkhead — full definition

  1. noun A dividing wall inside a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, often built to prevent flooding or contain damage.
  2. noun A retaining wall built along a waterfront to hold back earth or water.

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