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keel

keel

 
pronunciation:
kil
phrases:
keel over, on an even keel
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part of speech: 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: keel over, on an even keel
derivation: keelless (adj.)