Meaning of Maierform | Babel Free

Definitions

A design of hull for a ship.

attributive, uncountable

Examples

“The latest steamer built for these passages is worthy of more than a passing reference in that she is a pioneer. Isle of Sark is the first cross-channel steamer to have a Maierform hull. The bows are so shaped as to reduce the resistance of the ship in calm weather, while enabling a higher speed to be maintained in heavy seas.”

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