Isherwood system
noun
Ish·er·wood system
ˈishə(r)ˌwu̇d-
: a technique of ship construction employing large transverse frames widely spaced and light longitudinal members closely spaced
called also longitudinal framing
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“Isherwood system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Isherwood%20system. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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