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deadrise

noun

Meaning

  1. The angle between a horizontal line drawn from the keel and the angle of the garboard and its attachment to the keel.
  2. 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.

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