English Explanatory Dictionary

deadrise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The angle between a horizontal line drawn from the keel and the angle of the garboard and its attachment to the keel.
  2. 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.

Word forms

deadrise deadrises

Etymology

From dead + rise.

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