Transverse member that goes between opposite frames, or ribs, to support ship's side against collapsing stresses, and to support a deck.
Ilungu elinqamlezileyo elihamba phakathi kophahla olumeleneyo okanye iimbambo ukuxhasa icala lenqawawa ukuchasa ukuwa phantsi okugxininisileyo nokuxhasa umgangatho.