Definitions for: Keelson

[n] a longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it

Webster (1913) Definition: Keel"son, n. [Akin to Sw. k["o]lsvin, Dan.
kj["o]lsviin, G. kielschwein; apparently compounded of the
words keel and swine; but cf. Norweg. kj["o]lsvill, where
svill is akin to E. sill, n. ] (Shipbuilding)
A piece of timber in a ship laid on the middle of the floor
timbers over the keel, and binding the floor timbers to the
keel; in iron vessels, a structure of plates, situated like
the keelson of a timber ship.

Cross keelson, a similar structure lying athwart the main
keelson, to support the engines and boilers.

See Also: beam, hull

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat

Related Resources:
v letter animals
animals begin with u
animals starting with a