keelson
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sən, ˈkil- noun Nautical.
any of various fore-and-aft structural members lying above or parallel to the keel in the bottom of a hull.
Also, kelson.
Origin:
1605–15; < Low German kielswin literally, keel swine (sense relation obscure) < Scandinavian; compare Dutch kolsvijn, Danish kølsvin, Swedish kölsvin
1605–15; < Low German kielswin literally, keel swine (sense relation obscure) < Scandinavian; compare Dutch kolsvijn, Danish kølsvin, Swedish kölsvin
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keelson or kelson (ˈkɛlsən, ˈkiːl-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a longitudinal beam fastened to the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness | |
| [C17: probably from Low German kielswin, keel swine, ultimately of Scandinavian origin] | |
| kelson or kelson | |
| —n | |
| [C17: probably from Low German kielswin, keel swine, ultimately of Scandinavian origin] | |
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Keelson
is always a great word to know.
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| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Example sentences
All our material from truck to keelson was on shore, and was yet to be boated off through a dangerous surf.
Two side keelsons, parallel to the center keelson, support the deck.
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