composite vessel construction (wood, iron, etc.)
Rare technical term referring to shipbuilding that combines wood and iron (or other materials) in the hull or structure.
Composite vessel construction is known as a transitional shipbuilding technique of the late 19th century.
Compound of 木 (wood), 鉄 (iron), 交 (mixed, combined), and 造船 (shipbuilding). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term appears to be a technical coinage for composite ship construction.