Bulkhead definition

The definition of a bulkhead is a wall, embankment or partition used to protect against slippage, fire or flood.

(chiefly new england) A horizontal or sloping structure providing access to a cellar stairway.

A wall or an embankment, as in a mine or along a waterfront, that acts as a protective barrier.

One of the upright partitions dividing a ship into compartments and serving to add structural rigidity and to prevent the spread of leakage or fire.

A partition or wall serving a similar purpose in a vehicle, such as an aircraft or spacecraft.

A wall or embankment for holding back earth, fire, water, etc.

A boxlike structure built over an opening, as at the head of a staircase, elevator shaft, etc.

A pressure-resistant sealed barrier to any fluid in a large structure.

A retaining wall along a waterfront.

Any of the upright partitions separating parts of a ship, airplane, etc. as for protection against fire or leakage.