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Skin

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005322

The outer plating or planking that forms the hull of a vessel. This structural layer provides buoyancy and protects the interior of the ship from water ingress. The skin can be made of steel, aluminum, fiberglass, or wood, with thickness and material chosen based on the vessel's size, purpose, and operating environment.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005322
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMarine and shipyard
TranslationsGerman: Segel Außentuch; Spanish: piel; French: peau
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005322",
  "term": "Skin",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The outer plating or planking that forms the hull of a vessel. This structural layer provides buoyancy and protects the interior of the ship from water ingress. The skin can be made of steel, aluminum, fiberglass, or wood, with thickness and material chosen based on the vessel's size, purpose, and operating environment.",
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Segel Außentuch",
    "es": "piel",
    "fr": "peau"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/skin/"
}

Record 5,810 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.