hogframe

The English word “hogframe” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness, formerly used in American river and lake steamboats.

From hog + frame. Related to hogging, which it was designed to counter.

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