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- [kel-suh n, keel-]
- /ˈkɛl sən, ˈkil-/
- /ˈkel.sən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kel-suh n, keel-]
- /ˈkɛl sən, ˈkil-/
Definitions of keelson word
- noun keelson any of various fore-and-aft structural members lying above or parallel to the keel in the bottom of a hull. 1
- noun keelson A centerline structure running the length of a ship and fastening the transverse members of the floor to the keel below. 1
- noun keelson a longitudinal beam fastened to the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness 0
- noun keelson a longitudinal beam or set of timbers or metal plates fastened inside the hull of a ship along the keel to add structural strength 0
- noun keelson (nautical) A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness. 0
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Origin of keelson
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Low German kielswin literally, keel swine (sense relation obscure) < Scandinavian; compare Dutch kolsvijn, Danish kølsvin, Swedish kölsvin
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Parts of speech for Keelson
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
keelson popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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