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keelman


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who works on a keel of a ship.

    - "The keelman is responsible for maintaining the keel of the ship."
    - "The keelman's job is essential for the safety and stability of the ship."

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Perelman , S. J. Perelman , Sidney Joseph Perelman
Etymology
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Derived from the Old Norse word 'kjöl' meaning keel and 'mann' meaning man.


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  1. The Keelman's Bell is also known as the 'Bellman's Bell'.

  2. The Keelman's Bell is rung three times during the launching ceremony of a ship.


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  1. keel: The central structural member of a ship's hull, extending from the forepart to the stern.


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In Scottish folklore, the Keelman's Bell is believed to be rung when a new ship is launched.

How to Memorize "keelman"

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    - Remember that 'Keelman' is a man who works on the 'keel' of a ship.


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