Sponsons are projections from the sides of a watercraft, for protection, stability, or the mounting of equipment such as armaments or lifeboats, etc. They extend a hull dimension at or below the waterline and serve to increase flotation or add lift when underway. Sponsons are commonly used on jetskis and other personal watercraft such as canoes to...
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platform jutting from ship
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platform jutting from ship's deck for gun or wheel
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• (n.) One of the slanting supports under the guards of a steamboat. • (n.) One of the triangular platforms in front of, and abaft, the paddle boxes of a steamboat. • (n.) One of the armored projections fitted with gun ports, used on modern war vessels.
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A short, winglike protuberance on each side of a seaplane fuselage to increase lateral stability.
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Spon'son noun (Shipbuilding) (a) One of the triangular platforms in front of, and abaft, the paddle boxes of a steamboat.
(b) One of the slanting supports under the guards of a steamboat.
(c) One of the armored projections fitted with gun ports, used on modern war vessels....
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A projection or addition to the side or bottom of the boat to help stabilize or provide lift. (See the TINY TITAN, SUPER SPARTAN, and PICKLEFORK.)
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A short, wing-like protuberance on each side of a seaplane fuselage to increase lateral stability.
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