deadrise

See also: dead rise

English

Etymology

dead +‎ rise

Noun

deadrise (plural deadrises)

1. (nautical) The angle between a horizontal line drawn from the keel and the angle of the garboard and its attachment to the keel.
2. (nautical) A straight rise of bottom or floor extended out from the side of the keel at whatever angle of rise a particular boat design calls for.