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keelson

keelson

1 9.9
A long beam that sits above the bottom center of a boat to make its frame stronger
  • noun
  • /ˈkiːlˌsən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : quille
  • The keelson is an essential component that adds strength to the ship's structure.

Examples

  • To ensure stability, the keelson was reinforced with additional beams along the ship's interior.

  • A large oak block served as the keelson where the foot of the mast was set.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • The keelson, into which the mast was stepped, was fitted over the central frames rather than directly to the keel.

    Academic text (1996)

  • During the construction of the boat, the carpenter installed a sturdy keelson to support the hull.

Synonyms

kelson
vskeelson
  • Specialized
9.9

A long beam in a ship running above the keel to give strength

has identical meaning but uses two e letters in its spelling

Surface Forms

keelson singular
keelsons plural

Etymology

Keelson comes from the ship word keel, meaning the boat's 'backbone', and it names the beam that sits above that backbone to make the frame stronger.