deadrise en · NOUN
Etymology
From dead + rise.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deadrises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |