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n. - A brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost.

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  • This section, a part of the keel called a skeg, aids a cruise ship by helping it move linearly and by protecting its propeller and rudder.
  • You guya ahould have used some mud tires it would have helped u guys lots in the skeg btw thenks for the sweet photos abd the sweet story
  • After a gosling is a month or six weeks old you may put it up to feed for a green goose, & it will be perfectly fed in another month following; and to feed them, there is no...
  • This kayak has a skeg so is very maneurverable and steady.
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