deadrise

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) The angle between a horizontal line drawn from the keel and the angle of the garboard and its attachment to the keel.
  • (nautical) A straight rise of bottom or floor extended out from the side of the keel at whatever angle of rise a particular boat design calls for.

Etymology

Compound from English dead + English rise.

Origin

English

rise

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