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keelson, kelson a longitudinal beam fastened to the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness keelson [′kel·sən] (naval architecture) A structure of timbers or steel beams which are bolted to the top of a keel to increase its strength. Also spelled kelson. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"We had better be going together over the ship, Captain," said the senior partner; and the three men started to view the perfections of the Nan-Shan from stem to stern, and from her keelson to the trucks of her two stumpy pole-masts. |
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