Porthole
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007172
A small, circular window set into the side of a ship or aircraft, designed to withstand pressure and provide light or ventilation. These openings are typically fitted with a thick glass pane and a watertight cover. Portholes are common on the lower decks of ships.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-007172 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Marine and shipyard |
| Synonyms | bullseye; scuttle |
| See also | Bullseye; Scuttle |
| Translations | German: Bullauge; Spanish: portillo; French: hublot |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-007172",
"term": "Porthole",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A small, circular window set into the side of a ship or aircraft, designed to withstand pressure and provide light or ventilation. These openings are typically fitted with a thick glass pane and a watertight cover. Portholes are common on the lower decks of ships.",
"synonyms": [
"bullseye",
"scuttle"
],
"subject": "Marine and shipyard",
"see_also": [
"bullseye",
"scuttle"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Bullauge",
"es": "portillo",
"fr": "hublot"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/porthole/"
}
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