Keelson
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Keelson is a noun meaning (nautical) A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness.
Meaning
(nautical) A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness.
Example Sentences
With regard to materials, all the frames should be of oak and so should the stem piece, stern post, upper portion of dead woods, knight heads, apron, beams, shelf clamp, bilge strakes, and keelson; the keel will generally be found to be either English or American elm.
Word Forms
- keelsons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include keeler, yoke, skein, gunwale, beam, whelp.
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