keel

Meanings

• noun

  The flat bottom surface of a ship or boat.

  - "The keel of the ship was damaged in the storm."
  - "The keel of the boat was submerged in the water."

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Synonyms

annihilate , assassinate , bump off , dispatch , ice , knock off , liquidate , murder , rub out , slaughter , slay , top , whack , break , deactivate , disable , turn off , fritter away , while away

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Variants

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keel , keeled , keeling , keels , keelless , keel over , keeled over , keeling over , keels over , bilge keel , bilge keels , even , evener , evenest , evenly , evenness , evennesses , on an even keel , on even keel

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Etymology

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Old English cyl 'keel, rib, backbone'. Related to Old Norse kjolr 'keel, rib'.

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Trivia

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1. The keel is the oldest structural part of a ship.

2. The deepest part of a river or channel is sometimes referred to as the 'keel'.

3. The keel of a ship can be made from various materials, including steel, wood, and aluminum.

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Related Concepts

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1. Keelboat: A type of sailboat with a flat-bottomed hull.

2. Keelhauling: A maritime punishment involving being dragged underwater with the feet attached to a rope.

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Culture

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In maritime culture, the laying of the keel is a traditional ceremony marking the beginning of a ship's construction.

How to Memorize "keel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship being built, with the flat bottom surface being the first part constructed.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the keel as the backbone of a ship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: K-E-E-L stands for 'Keeps Every Essential Element Lifted' in a ship.

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