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Definition of skeg - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ship structureTECH UK rear part of a ship's keelTECH UK
- The damage to the skeg affected the ship's steering capabilities.
2.
watercraft finTECH fin on the bottom of a boat or surfboardTECH
- The skeg helps stabilize the boat in rough waters.
3.
- The skeg spent all day at the beach.
Images of skeg
rear part of a ship's keel 
fin on the bottom of a boat or surfboard
Origin of skeg
Old Norse, skegg (beard)
Examples of skeg in a sentence
The skeg was inspected for any signs of wear. Barnacles had accumulated on the skeg over time. The surfboard's skeg broke off in the big wave. He checked the skeg for damage after hitting a rock. Every skeg knows the best surf spots in town. The skeg community is tight-knit and welcoming.
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- French:saumon, skeg, ...
- German:Skeg, Finne, ...
- Italian:chiglia posteriore, pinna, ...
- Spanish:quilla de popa, aleta, ...
- Portuguese:skeg, aleta, ...
- Chinese:龙骨尾部, 尾鳍, ...
- Japanese:スケグ, フィン, ...
- Arabic:ذَيْل العَارِضَة, زِعْنِفَة, ...
- Hebrew:זִיז הַקִּיל, סְקֶג, ...
- Russian:скег, плавник, ...
- Ukrainian:корма, кіль, ...
- Hindi:स्केग, नौकायन पंख, ...
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