bilge block
shipbuilding
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A bilge block is a support used in shipbuilding, specifically when a ship is in a dry dock or under construction. These blocks are placed under the bilge of a ship, which is the part of the hull where the bottom curves upward to meet the sides. Bilge blocks help to support the weight of the vessel and keep it stable during these processes. They are part of the system of blocks and timbers, such as bilge ways, that are essential for supporting a ship during construction or maintenance in dry dock.123
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