Definition of Skeg

1. Noun. A brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost.

Generic synonyms: Brace
Group relationships: After Part, Poop, Quarter, Stern, Tail

Definition of Skeg

1. n. A sort of wild plum.

Definition of Skeg

1. Noun. (nautical) a fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller ¹

2. Noun. (nautical) a similar construction on a boat that acts as a keel ¹

3. Noun. a fin that serves to stabilize a surfboard ¹

4. Noun. (obsolete) A sort of wild plum. ¹

5. Noun. (obsolete) A kind of oats. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Skeg

1. a timber that connects the keel and sternpost of a ship [n -S]

Medical Definition of Skeg

1. 1. A sort of wild plum. 2. A kind of oats. 3. The after part of the keel of a vessel, to which the rudder is attached. Origin: Prov. E, also a stump of a branch, a wooden peg; cf. Icel. Skgr a wood, Sw. Skog. Cf. Shaw. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skeg

skeeve
skeeved
skeevier
skeevies
skeeviest
skeevy
skeezer
skeezers
skeezes
skeezicks
skeezier
skeeziest
skeeziness
skeezy
skeg (current term)
skegg
skegger
skeggers
skeggs
skegs
skeigh
skeigher
skeighest
skeiling
skeilings
skein
skein cell
skeined
skeining

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