Definition of Keelson

1. Noun. A longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it.

Generic synonyms: Beam
Group relationships: Hull

Definition of Keelson

1. n. A piece of timber in a ship laid on the middle of the floor timbers over the keel, and binding the floor timbers to the keel; in iron vessels, a structure of plates, situated like the keelson of a timber ship.

Definition of Keelson

1. Noun. (nautical) A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness. ¹

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Definition of Keelson

1. a beam in a ship [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Keelson

keelhaled
keelhales
keelhaling
keelhaul
keelhauled
keelhauling
keelhauls
keelie
keelies
keeling
keelings
keelless
keelman
keelmen
keels
keelson (current term)
keelsons
keelyvine pen
keema
keen
keen-sighted
keen-witted
keen as mustard
keen on
keened
keener
keeners
keenest
keeneth
keening

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