"dry bay" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dry bays [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dry bay (plural dry bays)
  1. (aviation) An enclosed compartment immediately adjacent to a fuel tank but not itself used for fuel. Wikipedia link: dry bay Categories (topical): Aviation

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