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bulbous bow |
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bulbous bow [′bəl·bəl ′bau̇] (naval architecture) A large, elliptical or cylindrical swelling of the lower underwater hull form protruding forward of the bow designed to cancel wave-making at high speeds. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Ronald Reagan's keel was laid in 1998, then hull construction began, and two years later a newly designed bulbous bow (above) was attached. |
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