Hull bottoms Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 4, 2000 · 71-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 4, 2000.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 4, 2000 · 71-Across · 5 letters
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one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability
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