Meaning Of The Word Skeg

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skeg in American English
the after part of the keel, or an extension of this upon which the rudderpost is mounted
noun: a projection supporting a rudder at its lower end, located abaft a sternpost or rudderpost

skeg in British English
noun: a reinforcing brace between the after end of a keel and the rudderpost

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