Beginning today, our resident shipwright will be giving us a word-for-the-week relating to wooden boat building. Here's the first one...
"Apron" -- A strong piece of timber fitted to the inner side of the
stem and the keel to which it is bolted.
(Source: Bates Technical College, Wooden Boat Building Program)
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