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keel
Part of speech: NounThe chief and lowest timber or steel plate of a vessel, extending from stem to stern and supporting the whole frame; hence, a ship; in an airship, the lowest and central part of the body of the machine; a broad, flat vessel used on the Maine coast.
Part of speech: Verb Part of speech: VerbTo turn up the keel; turn over.
Usage examples "keel":- We can't stay in here until we get it righted on an even keel." - "The World with a Thousand Moons", Edmond Hamilton.
- " There is a boat on the beach," said Padre Francesco, who had caught the faint soft sound of the keel running upon the sand. - "Whosoever Shall Offend", F. Marion Crawford.
- When the platform of the bridge was on an even keel she saw him cut off the motor and throw all the gear back into its original position. - "Danger at the Drawbridge", Mildred A. Wirt.