False Bottom (Noun)
Meaning
A horizontal structure that partitions a ship or box (especially one built close to the actual bottom).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old cargo ship had a false bottom that concealed a secret compartment for smuggling contraband.
- To reach the lowest point of the storage box, you need to remove the false bottom and look underneath.
- The false bottom of the boat was removed to install a new propeller system, allowing it to move more efficiently through the water.
- During inspection, the customs officer discovered that the cargo container had a false bottom hiding a stash of undeclared goods.
- A false bottom was installed in the submarine's ballast tank to help with buoyancy and stability operations.