Carcass
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006840
The basic structural framework of a vessel, comprising the keel, frames, beams, and stringers, before the outer plating or planking is applied. This skeleton provides the primary strength and shape of the ship. Building the carcass is a foundational stage in ship construction, determining the vessel's overall dimensions and integrity.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006840 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Marine and shipyard |
| Synonyms | corpse |
| Translations | German: Karkasse; Spanish: carcasa; French: carcasse |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Carcass",
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"definition": "The basic structural framework of a vessel, comprising the keel, frames, beams, and stringers, before the outer plating or planking is applied. This skeleton provides the primary strength and shape of the ship. Building the carcass is a foundational stage in ship construction, determining the vessel's overall dimensions and integrity.",
"synonyms": [
"corpse"
],
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"translations": {
"de": "Karkasse",
"es": "carcasa",
"fr": "carcasse"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/carcass/"
}
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