Definitions for keelsonˈkɛl sən, ˈkil-

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. keelson(noun)

    a longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it


  1. keelson(Noun)

    A longitudinal beam fastened on top of the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness.

  2. Origin: First attested from 1611. Compare with Dutch kolzwijn, kolsem, Low German, kielswîn, German Kielschwein, Danish kølsvin, kölsvin, all with the same meaning. First part is keel while the second part is uncertain; possibly sill.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Keelson(noun)


  2. Origin: [Akin to Sw. klsvin, Dan. kjlsviin, G. kielschwein; apparently compounded of the words keel and swine; but cf. Norweg. kjlsvill, where svill is akin to E. sill, n. ]


  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of keelson in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of keelson in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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