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(nautical) A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller. / (nautical) A similar construction on a boat that acts as a keel.

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skeg

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Source Word

skeg

IPA(Pronunciation)

/skɛɡ/

Noun

Australia slang obsolete

(nautical) A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller. / (nautical) A similar construction on a boat that acts as a keel.

Japanese Meaning

（海事用語）船の龍骨後部に位置し、舵を支え、プロペラを保護するためのフィン状の構造物。 / （船舶の構造）船の安定性を補助する役割を持つ、龍骨付近の後部に取り付けられた突出した部分。