2026-04-07T06:24:57+01:0012,437154415https://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects2948137779FLITCHED BEAMYA composite beam of timber strengthened by an iron plate, or plates, used in the construction of 18th and 19th century timber framed mills and warehouses.546P78110132797215FLOAT (TOOL)YA plasterer's tool for smoothing the surface of plaster.128P78210132895612FLOAT (WATER)YAn object that supports another in water, eg float on a fishing line or net.128P2251100345FLOATING BATTERYYA small stem powered warship with its hull protected by iron plates. Used to bombard targets onshore, especially in the Crimean War.143P647876351FLOATING BREAKWATERYA floating structure designed to resist the force of waves.1P647576298FLOATING CRANEYA dockyard crane permanently mounted on a lighter.1P2949137780FLOATING CRANEYA mobile crane which floats on water.546P647676300FLOATING DOCKYA floating structure consisting of two walls standing on pontoon tanks, the latter of which can be flooded to receive a vessel and then pumped out until the pontoon deck and the ship are dry.1P658182940FLOATING HARBOURYA harbour constructed from floating pontoons or caissons connected end to end.1P10349140079Floating MuseumN1N10609141170FLOATING ROADWAYYA section of roadway attached at one end to a harbour or dockside and ending at a landing stage, rising and falling with the tide, for the loading and unloading of vehicles and pedestrians.1P775791971FLOCK MILLYA mill for shredding cloth, for use in flock paper, etc.1P663484229Flock WorksN1N573570871Flood BankN1N775891972Flood BarrierN1N541870445FLOOD DEFENCESYManmade constructions used to prevent water flooding the surrounding area. Often taking the form of a bank or wall but may be more elaborate e.g. the Thames Barrier.1P775991973FLOOD LOCKYGates that can be opened or closed, to admit or exclude water, especially flood water.1P776091974FLOOD RELIEF CANALYA channel dug, or built up, to carry away surplus water from a river or waterway to prevent it bursting its banks and flooding.1P776191975FloodgateN1N957593884FLOODLIGHTYA metal structure supporting high powered lights.1P530070313FLOORYA layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known.1P78310132996072FLOORYThe lower surface of a room.128P2950137781FLOORYThe lower, horizontal surface of a room on which people walk. Can also mean a storey of a building.546P78410133096544FLOOR COVERINGYAn article laid over the floor or ground as a protcetive and or decorative covering.128P78510133196075FLOOR TILEYA tile used within a floor.128P776291976FLOORCLOTH FACTORYYA factory where floorcloths are manufactured.1P786101332FlooringN128N656178879FLORAL CLOCKYA 20th century feature found in public parks and seaside resorts. The face of the clock is planted with low-growing flowers and plants, while the moving hands are covered with small foliage.1P2951137782FLORAL FEATURENA decorative feature in the style of a flower or plant. Use more specific term.546P776391977Floral MarketN1N