keelson

Meanings

• noun

  A long, narrow, horizontal timber or beam that supports the keel of a ship and runs the entire length of the vessel.

  - "The keelson of the ship kept it stable during the storm."
  - "The shipbuilder carefully crafted the keelson before assembling the rest of the vessel."

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Variants

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keelson , keelsons

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Etymology

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Originally from Old Norse 'kjöls', meaning 'rib' or 'beam'.

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Trivia

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1. The keelson was once called the 'backbone' of a ship.

2. The keelson is typically made of strong, durable materials like oak or teak.

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Related Concepts

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1. keel: The central structural beam of a ship, which provides lateral stability and direction.

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Culture

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In maritime culture, the keelson is a crucial component of a ship's structure. It provides support for the keel, which is the central vertical beam of the ship.

How to Memorize "keelson"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, narrow beam running the length of a ship's keel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'keelson' with the idea of a ship's structural support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Keelson keeps keel, keeps keel keen.'

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