keelson
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.keel·son
noun \ˈkel-sən, ˈkēl-\Definition of KEELSON
: a longitudinal structure running above and fastened to the keel of a ship in order to stiffen and strengthen its framework
Origin of KEELSON
Middle English kelswayn, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish kölsvin keelson
First Known Use: 13th century
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