kelson
kelson is the alternative spelling of keelson.
Meaning of keelson
Noun
keelson (plural keelsons)
- A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness.
- With regard to materials, all the frames should be of oak and so should the stem piece, stern post, upper portion of dead woods, knight heads, apron, beams, shelf clamp, bilge strakes, and keelson; the keel will generally be found to be either English or American elm.1884, Dixon Kemp, A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing (Fourth Edition), page 13
Proper noun capitalized: Kelson
Kelson (plural Kelsons)
- A surname.
Forms of kelson
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | kelsons |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Kelsons |
Questions about kelson
- What does kelson mean?
- Kelson means a surname.
- What is kelson the alternative spelling of?
- Kelson is the alternative spelling of keelson.
- What part of speech is kelson?
- Kelson is a proper noun.
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