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Wondering how to use Skeg in a sentence? Below are 4 example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as brace.

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Skeg in a sentence

Related words

Skeg | Skegness | Skeggs | Skegs

Skeg meaning

  1. A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller.
  2. A similar construction on a boat that acts as a keel.
  3. A fin that serves to stabilize a surfboard.

Synonyms of Skeg

brace

Related words

Other words often associated with Skeg or its synonyms:

set duo yoke twosome dyad pair support span couple duet reinforcement couplet

Using Skeg

  • The main meaning on this page is: A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller. | A similar construction on a boat that acts as a keel. | A fin that serves to stabilize a surfboard.
  • Useful related words include: brace.
  • In the example corpus, skeg often appears in combinations such as: the skeg.

Context around Skeg

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 2 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 4 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

removable 1×

Often after:

bent 1× sticks 1×

Sentence patterns with Skeg

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a removable skeg which will 1× open the skeg bent the 1× since the skeg sticks out 1× with a skeg 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

both forms of 1× it didn t 1× since the skeg 1× the bright yellow 1×

Common sentence endings:

destroyed the screw 1× in a crosswind 1× new one on 1× with a skeg 1×

Words around Skeg

Just before it in the word index:

skeffington 2 skeevy 6 skeets 2 skeeters 2 skeeter 7 skeete 15

Just after it in the word index:

skeggs 4 skegness 60 skegs 2 skehan 5 skeid 3 skeiky 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaand 6 aaah 6 aaargh 6 aacl 6 aadhi 6 aak 6

Corpus analysis for Skeg

  • In this selection, "skeg" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, removable, bent and sticks stand out and add context to how "skeg" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a removable skeg which will and open the skeg bent the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "skeg" sits close to words such as aaaaand, aaah and aaargh, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with skeg

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

It didn't breach the hull, but ripped open the skeg, bent the starboard shaft, and destroyed the screw. (19 words)

The bright yellow colour will increase visibility and it has a removable skeg which will keep your kayak running straight in a crosswind. (23 words)

Since the skeg sticks out below the hull of the boat it is the most vulnerable to damage, however it is relatively easy to replace skegs by gluing a new one on. (32 words)

Longer example sentences

Both forms of sailing may employ the airfoil in a manner that provides an upward force, as well as a propulsive one, when the sailor controls the airfoil atop a planing board with a skeg. (35 words)

Since the skeg sticks out below the hull of the boat it is the most vulnerable to damage, however it is relatively easy to replace skegs by gluing a new one on. (32 words)

The bright yellow colour will increase visibility and it has a removable skeg which will keep your kayak running straight in a crosswind. (23 words)

Example sentences (4)

The bright yellow colour will increase visibility and it has a removable skeg which will keep your kayak running straight in a crosswind.

It didn't breach the hull, but ripped open the skeg, bent the starboard shaft, and destroyed the screw.

Both forms of sailing may employ the airfoil in a manner that provides an upward force, as well as a propulsive one, when the sailor controls the airfoil atop a planing board with a skeg.

Since the skeg sticks out below the hull of the boat it is the most vulnerable to damage, however it is relatively easy to replace skegs by gluing a new one on.

Common combinations with skeg

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "skeg" in a sentence?
An example: "The bright yellow colour will increase visibility and it has a removable skeg which will keep your kayak running straight in a crosswind." This page contains 4 example sentences with the word "skeg" from authentic English texts.
What does "skeg" mean?
Skeg means: A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller.
What are synonyms of "skeg"?
Common synonyms of "skeg" include: brace.
How many example sentences with "skeg" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 4 example sentences with "skeg", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.