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keeldracht

nounsea

protective cover fitted to boat keel

A protective covering of oak or iron fitted to a boat's keel to prevent damage when the vessel is hauled over the beach.

Example in use

Set the keeldracht oan afore ye haul the yoal.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/KEEL-drakht/

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