Isherwood system

proper noun

A method of ship construction in which large, widely-spaced transverse frames are used in conjunction with light, closely-spaced longitudinal members.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Isherwood system
  1. A method of ship construction in which large, widely-spaced transverse frames are used in conjunction with light, closely-spaced longitudinal members.

Origin

Named after British naval architect Sir Joseph Isherwood, who patented it in 1906.

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Isherwood system. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Isherwood%20system

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