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Definition of 'Skeg' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) skeg
a projection supporting a rudder at its lower end.

2.  skeg
an extension of the keel of a small craft, designed to improve steering.

Etymology:  (1590–1600; < D scheg cutwater)

Definition of 'Skeg' Princeton's WordNet 

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


Definition of 'Skeg' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Skeg
a sort of wild plum

2. (noun) Skeg
a kind of oats

3. (noun) Skeg
the after part of the keel of a vessel, to which the rudder is attached



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