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keelson
[ kel-suhn, keel- ]
noun
, Nautical.
- any of various fore-and-aft structural members lying above or parallel to the keel in the bottom of a hull.
keelson
/ ˈkɛlsən; ˈkiːl- /
noun
- a longitudinal beam fastened to the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness
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Word History and Origins
Origin of keelson1
1605–15; < Low German kielswin literally, “keel swine” (sense relation obscure) < Scandinavian; compare Dutch kolsvijn, Danish kølsvin, Swedish kölsvin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of keelson1
C17: probably from Low German kielswin, keel swine, ultimately of Scandinavian origin
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Example Sentences
I guess you don't realize how many times I've been over this hulk, from decks to keelson, with a mallet and a foot-rule.
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We are going to place the keelson, and a dozen pair of hands would not be too many.
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Taking five feet of strong line, I tied one end under a rib next the keelson, and the other around the paddle.
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No Briggs ever breaks a promise, and Hal is all clear Briggs, from truck to keelson!
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On each side of the keelson are assistant-keelsons to give greater strength.
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