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- Dictionarykeel/kēl/
noun
- 1. the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull, on which the rest of the hull is built, in some vessels extended downward as a blade or ridge to increase stability.
verb
- 1. (of a boat or ship) turn over on its side; capsize: "it's going to take more wind to make this boat keel over"
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word keel, from a structural member of a boat or ship to a verb meaning to faint. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of keel.
Keel definition: a central fore-and-aft structural member in the bottom of a hull, extending from the stem to the sternpost and having the floors or frames attached to it, usually at right angles. See examples of KEEL used in a sentence.
Keel is the long piece of wood or metal along the bottom of a boat that helps to keep it balanced in the water. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of keel with examples and translations.
A keel doesn't just refer to the stabilization of boats. When you're on "an even keel," you're stable and steady. On a bird, the keel (or breastbone) enables a bird to fly. On the other hand, if you keel over, you're quite the opposite, since you've just gone crashing to the floor.
Keel is the long piece of wood or metal along the bottom of a boat that helps to keep it balanced in the water. Learn how to use keel in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'keel' in different contexts. Find out the origin, synonyms, and related words of 'keel' in British and American English.
Keel has different meanings in nautical, aeronautical, biological, and poetic contexts. It can also be a unit of weight, a stain, or a verb. Learn the origin, synonyms, and translations of keel.
