SKEG

skeg

(noun) a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

skeg (plural skegs)

(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.

A fin that serves to stabilize a surfboard.

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

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

(obsolete) A kind of oat.

Anagrams

• kegs

Source: Wiktionary

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Skeg, n. Etym: [Prov. E., also a stump of a branch, a wooden peg; cf. Icel. sk a wood, Sw. skog. Cf. Shaw.]

1. A sort of wild plum. [Obs.] Holland.

2. pl.

Definition: A kind of oats. Farm. Encyc.

3. (Naut.)

Definition: The after part of the keel of a vessel, to which the rudder is attached.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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