Defenition of the word keel
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Defenition of the word keel
- one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability
- the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly
- walk as if unable to control one's movements
- one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability
- walk as if unable to control one''s movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"
- a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
Synonyms for the word keel
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- careen
- lurch
- reel
- stagger
- swag
Meronymys for the word keel
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- carinate
- carinate bird
- flying bird
- hull
Hyponyms for the word keel
Hypernyms for the word keel
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- beam
- carina
- projection
- surname
- walk
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