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Definition: HOGFRAME

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness. Used chiefly in American river and lake steamers. Called also hogging frame, and hogback.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Hogframe" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Definition: HOGFRAME

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness. Used chiefly in American river and lake steamers. Called also hogging frame, and hogback.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "HOGFRAME" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)