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keel

/kˈil/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
  2. the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly
  3. one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability

verb

  1. walk as if unable to control one's movements
    “The drunken man staggered into the room”

Synonyms for keel

Words that rhyme with keel

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