kelson

Meanings

• noun

  A structural member in shipbuilding, typically a strong, curved timber or metal piece that supports the keel and the sides of the hull.

  - "The kelson is a crucial part of a ship's structure."
  - "The kelson supports the keel and the sides of the hull."

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Variants

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keelson , keelsons

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Etymology

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From Old Norse 'kjols' meaning 'chief piece' or 'keel'.

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Trivia

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1. The kelson is sometimes referred to as the backbone of a ship.

2. The kelson was traditionally made of oak, but now it is often made of steel or other strong materials.

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Related Concepts

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1. keel: The primary structural member of a ship, to which the hull is attached.

2. hull: The watertight body of a ship or boat.

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Culture

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In maritime history, the kelson has been an essential component of shipbuilding for centuries. It was traditionally made of strong, curved timbers but is now often made of steel.

How to Memorize "kelson"

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   - Visualize a ship's hull being supported by a curved, strong structural member – that's the kelson.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kelson' with the concept of a ship's structural support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Kelson keeps the keel and hull together.

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