KEELSON


Meaning of KEELSON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkel-sən, ˈkēl- ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English kelswayn, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish kölsvin keelson

Date: 13th century

: a longitudinal structure running above and fastened to the keel of a ship in order to stiffen and strengthen its framework

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