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noun Nautical.
1.
a projection supporting a rudder at its lower end, located abaft a sternpost or rudderpost.
2.
an extension of the keel of a small craft, designed to improve steering.
Origin:
1590–1600; < Dutch scheg cutwater < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse skegg projection on the stern of a boat
1590–1600; < Dutch scheg cutwater < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse skegg projection on the stern of a boat
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