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