Associations to the word «Keelson»

Wiktionary

KEELSON, noun. (nautical) A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness.

Dictionary definition

KEELSON, noun. A longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it.

Wise words

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