ship model basin

noun

A basin or tank used to carry out hydrodynamic tests with ship models, for the purpose of designing a new (full-sized) ship, or refining the design of an existing one.

Meanings

nounship model basin (plural ship model basins)

plural ship model basins

  1. A basin or tank used to carry out hydrodynamic tests with ship models, for the purpose of designing a new (full-sized) ship, or refining the design of an existing one.

    Synonyms: model basin

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA basin or tank used to carry out hydrodynamic tests with ship models, for the purpose of designing a new (full-sized) ship, or refining the design of an existing one.

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