hull splash

verb

Definitions

  1. To reverse-engineer the hull of a boat by making a cast of it.

    • During hearings to ban hull splashing, or the copying of hulls, Representative Howard Coble of North Carolina suggested that all hulls be registered with the Copyright office.
  2. The wave produced by the hull of a boat hitting the water.

    • A quick look at the underwater profile reveals a deep forefoot and fine entry at the bow that virtually eliminates pounding and helps to reduce hull splash noise.
    • For other hull shapes than Wigley, the hull splash itself may overturn and merge with a breaking wave.

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