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。

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After the collision, the crew inspected the skeg for cracks before attempting to start the engine.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

衝突の後、乗組員はエンジンを始動しようとする前に、竜骨後部にある舵を支えプロペラを保護するひれ状の構造にひびが入っていないか点検した。

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Sense（2）

(nautical) A similar construction on a boat that acts as a keel.

Sense（3）

A fin that serves to stabilize a surfboard.

Sense（4）

(Australia, slang) A surfer; a person who leads a surfing lifestyle.

Sense（5）

(obsolete) A sort of wild plum (Prunus spinosa or Prunus domestica subsp. insititia (syn. Prunus institia)).

Some take them for Damascen plums, or rather for Bullois, Skegs, or such like wilde Plums.

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Sense（6）

(obsolete) A kind of oat.

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skegs

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