ship model basin

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Model of Emma Mærsk undergoing testing in a ship model basin

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ship model basin (plural ship model basins)

  1. A basin or tank used to carry out hydrodynamic tests with ship models, for the purpose of designing a new (full-sized) ship, or refining the design of an existing one.
    Synonym: model basin