Keelson Definition

kēlsən, kĕl-
noun
A longitudinal beam or set of timbers or metal plates fastened inside the hull of a ship along the keel to add structural strength.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Keelson

Noun

Singular:
keelson
Plural:
keelsons

Origin of Keelson

  • First attested from 1611. Compare with Dutch kolzwijn, kolsem, Low German, kielswîn, German Kielschwein, Danish kølsvin, kölsvin, all with the same meaning. First part is keel while the second part is uncertain; possibly sill.

    From Wiktionary

  • Alteration (influenced by keel) of Middle English kelswin probably from Old Norse kjölsvīn kjölr keel svīn swine, timber sū- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Keelson Sentence Examples

  • Frame is made of wood (only gunwales, keelson, 1 cross beam and two side stringers visible ).

  • Frame is made of wood (only gunwales, keelson, 1 cross beam and two side stringers visible).

  • A thick coating of pitch was applied to the interior before ceiling strakes and keelson were installed.

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