noun
- plural of kelson; longitudinal structural timbers or steel beams that run along the bottom of a ship’s hull, fastened to the keel for additional strength
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The shipwright inspected the kelsons for any signs of damage.
- Steel kelsons were installed to reinforce the vessel’s hull.
- The old wooden kelsons needed replacement after decades at sea.
- Engineers designed the kelsons to distribute the ship’s weight evenly.
- The kelsons ran the full length of the cargo ship’s bottom.
- Proper installation of kelsons is crucial for structural integrity.