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keel
UK
/kiːl/
US
/kil/
keels
pl
UK
/kiːl/
US
/kil/
Translations
The ship's keel was laid down in the shipyard, marking the beginning of its construction.
La quille du navire a été posée au chantier naval, marquant le début de sa construction.
In pea flowers the keel protects the reproductive organs until pollination occurs.
Chez les fleurs de pois, la carène protège les organes reproducteurs jusqu'à la pollinisation.
The bird's keel is an adaptation that supports the muscles used for flight.
Le bréchet de l'oiseau est une adaptation qui soutient les muscles utilisés pour le vol.
Additional translations
Definitions
The ship's keel was laid down in the shipyard, marking the beginning of its construction.
The bird's keel is an adaptation that supports the muscles used for flight.
The keel was loaded with coal and set off down the river to deliver its cargo.
In pea flowers the keel protects the reproductive organs until pollination occurs.
keeled
Past Simple
keeled
Past Participle
keeling
ing-form
UK
/kiːl/
US
/kil/
Translations
The strong winds caused the sailboat to keel over in the middle of the lake.
Les vents violents ont fait chavirer le voilier au milieu du lac.
After running the marathon, he felt dizzy and nearly keeled over from fatigue.
Après avoir couru le marathon, il a eu des vertiges et a failli s'effondrer de fatigue.
Definitions
The strong winds caused the sailboat to keel over in the middle of the lake.
After running the marathon, he felt dizzy and nearly keeled over from fatigue.
Attributive use referring to something situated at or relating to a vessel’s keel
Translations
The keel bolts showed signs of corrosion and had to be replaced.
Les boulons de quille montraient des signes de corrosion et ont dû être remplacés.
Definitions
The keel bolts showed signs of corrosion and had to be replaced.