deadrise
The angle between a horizontal line drawn from the keel and the angle of the garboard…The angle between a horizontal line drawn from the keel and the angle of the garboard and its attachment to the keel.
Meaning
2 sensesThe 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
From dead + rise.From dead + rise.
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