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Webster 1913 Edition


Hogframe

Hog′frameˊ

,
Noun.
(Steam Vessels)
A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness. Used chiefly in American river and lake steamers. Called also
hogging frame
, and
hogback
.

Definition 2024


hogframe

hogframe

English

Noun

hogframe (plural hogframes)

  1. (nautical) A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness, used chiefly in American river and lake steamers.

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