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Word: Keel
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old Norse kjǫlr, of Germanic origin
kiːl
the lengthwise timber or steel structure along the base of a ship, supporting the framework of the whole, in some vessels extended downwards as a ridge to increase stability.
Short Definition:structure along base of ship
a ridge along the breastbone of many birds to which the flight muscles are attached; the carina.
Short Definition:ridge along bird's breastbone
a prow-shaped pair of petals present in flowers of the pea family.
Short Definition:prow-shaped pair of petals
Word: Keel
Speech Type: Verb
kiːl
(of a boat or ship) turn over on its side; capsize
Short Definition:capsize
Examples:- it's going to take more wind to make this boat keel over
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