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keelson

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keel·son  (klsn, kl-) also kel·son (kl-)
n. Nautical
A timber or girder fastened above and parallel to the keel of a ship or boat for additional strength.
[Alteration (influenced by keel) of Middle English kelswin, probably from Old Norse *kjölsvn : kjölr, keel + svn, swine, timber; see s- in Indo-European roots.]
keelson [ˈkɛlsən ˈkiːl-], kelson
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) a longitudinal beam fastened to the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness
[probably from Low German kielswin, keel swine, ultimately of Scandinavian origin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.keelsonkeelson - a longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it
beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
hull - the frame or body of ship


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"We had better be going together over the ship, Captain," said the senior partner; and the three men started to view the perfections of the Nan-Shan from stem to stern, and from her keelson to the trucks of her two stumpy pole-masts.
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