The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BULKHEAD
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The straight part
We know that "partition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case partition = bulkhead.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BULKHEAD mean?
BULKHEAD noun- A vertical partition dividing the hull into separate compartments; often made watertight to prevent excessive flooding if the ship's hull is breached.
- A similar partition in an aircraft or spacecraft.
- Mechanically, a partition or panel through which connectors pass, or a connector designed to pass through a partition.
- A pressure-resistant sealed barrier to any fluid in a large structure.
- A retaining wall along a waterfront.