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keel

UK
/kiːl/
US
/kil/
keel over

Translations

keelnoun
keels
pl
UK
/kiːl/
US
/kil/
The ship's keel was damaged during the storm.
Киль корабля был поврежден во время шторма.
Additional translations
гребень
основа
Synonyms
bottom
spine
structure
frame
hull
keelverb
keeled
Past Simple
keeled
Past Participle
keeling
Gerund
UK
/kiːl/
US
/kil/
Synonyms
tilt
lean
list
sway
tip
keeladjective
Attributive use referring to something situated at or relating to a vessel’s keel

Definitions

keelnoun
The main structural element of a ship or boat, running along the bottom from front to back, to which the frames of the hull are attached.
The ship's keel was laid down in the shipyard, marking the beginning of its construction.
A ridge or structure resembling a ship's keel, such as the central ridge of a bird's breastbone.
The bird's keel is an adaptation that supports the muscles used for flight.
A flat-bottomed barge used for carrying coal, especially on rivers.
The keel was loaded with coal and set off down the river to deliver its cargo.
In certain papilionaceous flowers, the pair of fused lower petals that enclose the stamens and pistil
In pea flowers the keel protects the reproductive organs until pollination occurs.
keelverb
To turn over or capsize, especially a boat or ship.
The strong winds caused the sailboat to keel over in the middle of the lake.
To collapse or fall over, often due to fainting or exhaustion.
After running the marathon, he felt dizzy and nearly keeled over from fatigue.
keeladjective
Situated at, attached to, or relating to the keel of a vessel or aircraft
The keel bolts showed signs of corrosion and had to be replaced.
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