deadrise

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

  • dead + rise

Modern English dictionary

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