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keel

/kil/ /kiːl/
noun
GeneralMaritime
  1. 1 omurga
  2. 2 kiil

Definition (English)

  1. The structural backbone of a ship, running along the bottom of the hull.
  2. A fin on the bottom of a sailboat that provides stability.

Example Sentences

  1. The ship's keel was damaged.
    Geminin omurgası hasar görmüştü.
  2. The boat has a deep keel.
    Teknenin derin bir kiili var.

Synonyms

backbonespinebasefoundationframestructure

Collocations

keel of the shiplay the keelkeel structurekeel designkeel beam

Related Words

shiphulldeckmastrudderbow