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2. Anechoic tile - Wikipedia

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   Anechoic tiles are rubber or synthetic polymer tiles containing thousands of tiny voids, applied to the outer hulls of military ships and submarines, as well as anechoic chambers. Their function is twofold: To absorb the sound waves of active sonar, reducing and distorting the return signal, thereby reducing its effective range.

3. Spray deck - Wikipedia

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   A spraydeck ( sprayskirt in N. America, akuilisaq or tuiitsoq in Greenland) is a flexible waterproof cover for a boat (in particular for a kayak or a canoe) with holes for the passengers' waists. Spraydecks are used to prevent water from entering the boat while allowing passengers to paddle or row . Spraydecks are used in breaking waves, on ...

4. German submarine U-480 - Wikipedia

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   German submarine U-480 was an experimental Kriegsmarine Type VIIC U-boat of World War II.. Considered by many to be the first stealth submarine, it was equipped with a special rubber skin of anechoic tiles (codenamed Alberich, after the German mythological character who had the ability to become invisible), that made it difficult to detect with the Allies' ASDIC (sonar).

5. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Waterproofing is the process of making an object, person or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet environments or underwater to specified depths. Water-resistant and waterproof often refer to resistance ...

6. Fender (boating) - Wikipedia

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   In boating, a fender is an air-filled ball or a device in other shape and material used to absorb the kinetic energy of a boat or vessel berthing against a jetty, quay wall or other vessel. [1] Fenders, used on all types of vessels, from cargo ships to cruise ships, ferries and personal yachts, prevent damage to vessels and berthing structures ...

7. How to Bring Beach House Style to Your Kitchen, Even If You ...

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   50+ Pretty Kitchen Paint Color Ideas to Update Your Space (Ship) Shape It Up For a Nautical Look With its deep marine blue cabinets and sloped red cedar ceiling reminiscent of a boat, this small ...