Definitions for skegs

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skegs skeg

Spelling: [skeg]

IPA: /skɛg/

Skegs is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 23 anagrams from letters in skegs (egkss).

Definitions for skegs

noun

1. a projection supporting a rudder at its lower end, located abaft a sternpost or rudderpost.
2. an extension of the keel of a small craft, designed to improve steering.

Origin of skegs

1590-1600; Dutch scheg cutwater Scandinavian; compare Old Norse skegg projection on the stern of a boat

Examples for skegs

The other end of the propeller-shaft rests in the skeg bearing.

skeg, skeg, n. a stump, branch: the after-part of a ship's keel.

The end of the propeller also revolves adjacent to the bearing in the skeg.

The surface vessel has a propeller in her skeg operating athwartship in addition to the usual stem propeller.