Nautical Term: Frames
Definition of Frames
Frames, in the context of naval architecture, refer to the structural members that form the skeleton of a ship. These frames are typically curved, both horizontally and vertically, to conform to the shape of the hull.
For instance, consider the following passage describing the construction of a wooden sailing ship:
Construction began with the laying of the keel, a heavy, curved timber that forms the backbone of the ship. The frames, or ribs, were then fitted one by one, each one carefully positioned and secured to the keel and to each other.
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