Meaning of keelson in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkilsən/

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  1. Noun

    keelson

    Etymology

    Middle English kelswayn, related to Low German kielswīn, from kiel‘keel of a ship’ + swīn‘swine’ (used as the name of a timber)

    Definitions

    1. a longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it

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