skeg

/skeg/US // skɛg //UK // (skɛɡ) //

扦插,扦插式,扦插器,扦样

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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

The surface vessel has a propeller in her skeg operating athwartship in addition to the usual stem propeller.
The other end of the propeller-shaft rests in the skeg bearing.
The end of the propeller also revolves adjacent to the bearing in the skeg.
Skeg, skeg, n. a stump, branch: the after-part of a ship's keel.