noun
- plural of keelson; internal structural beams in a ship that run parallel to the keel and provide additional strength to the hull
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The shipwright inspected the keelsons for any signs of damage.
- Strong keelsons were essential for the vessel’s structural integrity.
- The carpenter reinforced the keelsons with additional bolts.
- Water had seeped between the keelsons and the hull planking.
- The ship’s keelsons were made from seasoned oak timber.
- During repairs, they discovered rot in several of the keelsons.