Ship Parts
Definition
These are the various components that make up a ship, including the hull, mast, sails, rudder, and keel. In AP US History, this term often comes up in discussions about colonial economies and trade.
Related terms
Hull: The main body of the ship that floats on water.
Mast: A tall vertical structure on a ship that supports sails or rigging.
Keel: The longitudinal structure along the base of a ship's hull, on which the rest of the ship is built.
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