skeg

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} A fin-like [[structure]] to the rear of the [[keel]] of a [[vessel]] that [[support]]s the [[rudder]] and [[protect]]s a [[propeller]].
2. {{lb|en|nautical}} A similar construction on a [[boat]] that acts as a keel.
3. A [[fin]] that serves to [[stabilize]] a [[surfboard]].
4. {{lb|en|Australia|slang}} A [[surfer]]; a person who leads a surfing lifestyle.
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A sort of wild [[plum]] ({{taxfmt|Prunus spinosa|species}} or {{taxlink|Prunus domestica subsp. insititia|subspecies}} (syn. {{taxlink|Prunus institia|species}})).
6. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A kind of [[oat]].
7. {{lb|en|Northern England}} A look or glance.

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