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keel
- pronunciation:
- kil
- phrases:
- on an even keel, keel over
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noun |
| definition: |
a long piece of wood or metal that runs down the length of the bottom of a boat or ship. The keel makes a boat or ship stable in the water.
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| phrase: |
on an even keel |
| phrase: |
keel over |
| derivation: |
keelless (adj.) |
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