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skeg

[skeg]
noun Nautical.
  1. a projection supporting a rudder at its lower end, located abaft a sternpost or rudderpost.
  2. an extension of the keel of a small craft, designed to improve steering.
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Origin of skeg

1590–1600; < Dutch scheg cutwater < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse skegg projection on the stern of a boat
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Examples from the Web for skeg

Historical Examples of skeg

  • The other end of the propeller-shaft rests in the skeg bearing.

    Boys' Book of Model Boats

    Raymond Francis Yates

  • The end of the propeller also revolves adjacent to the bearing in the skeg.

    Boys' Book of Model Boats

    Raymond Francis Yates

  • The surface vessel has a propeller in her skeg operating athwartship in addition to the usual stem propeller.

  • Skeg, skeg, n. a stump, branch: the after-part of a ship's keel.

British Dictionary definitions for skeg

skeg

noun nautical
  1. a reinforcing brace between the after end of a keel and the rudderpost
  2. a support at the bottom of a rudder
  3. a projection from the forefoot of a vessel for towing paravanes
  4. any short keel-like projection at the stern of a boat
  5. Australian a rear fin on the underside of a surfboard
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Word Origin for skeg

C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic skegg cutwater
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