cranage

kɹəˈneɪdʒ, ˈkraɪnidʒ

Definitions

1. noun

the act of removing the cranage or a frame from a ship’s hull; the cranage or frame itself

“The shipyard’s workers carefully conducted the cranage to prepare the hull for repainting.”

Synonyms

  • cranage beam
  • ship's cradle

Antonyms

  • ship hull reinforcement