Nautical Term: Fay

Definition of Fay

毛電 two planks or plates in a boat or ship, ensuring that they are pressed tightly together so that their surfaces make intimate contact. For instance, when constructing a boat, the shipbuilder would apply this technique when joining the planks of the hull to ensure a watertight seal.

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