English Explanatory Dictionary

skeg

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller.
  2. A similar construction on a boat that acts as a keel.
  3. A fin that serves to stabilize a surfboard.
  4. A surfer; a person who leads a surfing lifestyle.
  5. A sort of wild plum (Prunus spinosa or Prunus domestica subsp. insititia (syn. Prunus institia)).
  6. A kind of oat.
  7. A look or glance.

Pronunciation

/skɛɡ/ en-au-skeg.ogg

Word forms

skeg skegs

Etymology

From a dialectal term for a stump, branch, or wooden peg; compare Swedish skog. Compare shaw.

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