Nose
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003932
The forwardmost part of a vessel's bow, also known as the stem. It is the leading edge that cuts through the water and is heavily reinforced to withstand hydrodynamic forces and potential impacts. The shape of the nose, from a sharp, wave-piercing design to a blunt or bulbous bow, significantly affects a ship's speed, fuel efficiency, and seakeeping performance.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003932 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Marine and shipyard |
| Translations | German: ansteuern; Spanish: apuntar; French: pointer |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Nose",
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"definition": "The forwardmost part of a vessel's bow, also known as the stem. It is the leading edge that cuts through the water and is heavily reinforced to withstand hydrodynamic forces and potential impacts. The shape of the nose, from a sharp, wave-piercing design to a blunt or bulbous bow, significantly affects a ship's speed, fuel efficiency, and seakeeping performance.",
"subject": "Marine and shipyard",
"translations": {
"de": "ansteuern",
"es": "apuntar",
"fr": "pointer"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/nose/"
}
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