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skeg

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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; < D scheg cutwater < Scand; cf. ON skegg projection on the stern of a boat
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skeg   (skěg)   
n.  

  1. A timber that connects the keel and sternpost of a ship.

  2. An arm extending to the rear of the keel to support the rudder and protect the propeller.

  3. A series of timbers attached to the stern of a small boat, serving as a keel to keep the boat on course.


[Dutch scheg, perhaps from Old Norse skegg, beard, beak of a ship.]
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