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  1. 1. n. A thick piece of timber in the form of a knee, placed across the stem of a ship to strengthen the fore part and unite the bows on each side. Source: opted
  2. 2. A thick piece of timber in the form of a knee, placed across the stem of a ship to strengthen the fore part and unite the bows on each side. Totten. Source: webster
  3. 3. A thick piece of timber in the form of a knee, placed acrossthe stem of a ship to strengthen the fore part and unite the bows oneach side. Totten. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n. A thick piece of timber in the form of a knee, placed across the stem of a ship to strengthen the fore part and unite the bows on each side. Source: ecdict

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