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kelson

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɛlsən/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kel′sən)

kel•son (kel′sən),USA pronunciation n. [Naut.]

Nautical, Naval Termskeelson.

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kelson /ˈkɛlsən/ n

a variant of keelson

keel•son (kel′sən, kēl′-),USA pronunciation n. [Naut.]

Nautical, Naval Termsany of various fore-and-aft structural members lying above or parallel to the keel in the bottom of a hull.

Also, kelson.

Scandinavian; compare Dutch kolsvijn, Danish kølsvin, Swedish kölsvin
Low German kielswin literally, keel swine (sense relation obscure)
1605–15

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keelson /ˈkɛlsən; ˈkiːl-/, kelson n

a longitudinal beam fastened to the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness

Etymology: 17th Century: probably from Low German kielswin, keel swine, ultimately of Scandinavian origin

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