Nautical Term: Beam knees

Definition of Beam knees

Beam knees refer to the angular fittings or joints used to connect beams and frames together in a ship or boat. For instance, when building a wooden boat, the shipbuilder may use beam knees to join the beams that form the boat’s hull.

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