Floatover
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Floatover is a noun meaning A marine construction in which an upper structure is prebuilt and then floated into position over a lower part, often used for offshore oil rigs.
Meaning
A marine construction in which an upper structure is prebuilt and then floated into position over a lower part, often used for offshore oil rigs.
Example Sentences
The floatover installation is dependent on the ocean conditions, as movement must be minimised.
External floatovers are less common than internal ones and are more sensitive to environmental loading than internal floatovers.
Word Forms
- floatovers
- float-over
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include floating, boatlift, outrigger, float, floatplane, up-over.
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