hogframe en · NOUN
Etymology
From hog + frame. Related to hogging, which it was designed to counter.
Meanings
- (US, historical) A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness, formerly used in American river and lake steamboats.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hogframes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |