Keel
noun
The bottom part of a ship, shaped like a long, narrow flat piece, that extends the whole length of the ship.
The keel of the ship was dented after it hit a rock.
Often appears as...
- lay the keel
- keel over
verb
To fall over, usually suddenly and unexpectedly.
He was so drunk that he keeled over.
Often appears as...
- keel over from exhaustion
- keel over dead
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Informal
Colloquial
noun
A line running down the center of a bird's breast.
The bird's keel is prominent and well-defined.
Often appears as...
- keel of feather
- prominent keel
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Academic
noun
The ridge along the breastbone of many birds to which the flight muscles are attached.
Its strong keel helps it to fly long distances.
Often appears as...
- keel structure
- keel muscles
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The bottom part of a ship, shaped like a long, narrow flat piece, that extends the whole length of the ship.
The keel of the ship was dented after it hit a rock.
Often appears as...
- lay the keel
- keel over
verb
To fall over, usually suddenly and unexpectedly.
He was so drunk that he keeled over.
Often appears as...
- keel over from exhaustion
- keel over dead
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A line running down the center of a bird's breast.
The bird's keel is prominent and well-defined.
Often appears as...
- keel of feather
- prominent keel
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The ridge along the breastbone of many birds to which the flight muscles are attached.
Its strong keel helps it to fly long distances.
Often appears as...
- keel structure
- keel muscles
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Ship Stability
The keel provides stability to a ship, so it's fundamental in nautical architecture.
Shipbuilders ensure the keel is straight for optimal balance.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Phrase
'Lay the keel' refers to the start of ship construction, similar to laying a foundation.
The shipyard will lay the keel for the new vessel next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Nautical Term
'Keel' is a technical term; use it when discussing ships or boat construction.
The old fishing boat had barnacles attached to its keel.
Pro Tip 1/3Ship Stability
The keel provides stability to a ship, so it's fundamental in nautical architecture.
Shipbuilders ensure the keel is straight for optimal balance.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Phrase
'Lay the keel' refers to the start of ship construction, similar to laying a foundation.
The shipyard will lay the keel for the new vessel next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Nautical Term
'Keel' is a technical term; use it when discussing ships or boat construction.
The old fishing boat had barnacles attached to its keel.
Pro Tip 1/3Ship Stability
The keel provides stability to a ship, so it's fundamental in nautical architecture.
Shipbuilders ensure the keel is straight for optimal balance.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Phrase
'Lay the keel' refers to the start of ship construction, similar to laying a foundation.
The shipyard will lay the keel for the new vessel next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Nautical Term
'Keel' is a technical term; use it when discussing ships or boat construction.
The old fishing boat had barnacles attached to its keel.
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Seven Superpowered...
keel on their ankle helps to reduce drag letting them cut right through the water something else that helps the shark reduce drag are its dermal tentacles which basically translates to skin teeth now all sharks have these type of scales but the placement and shape of these dermal denticles on the mako shark really helps streamline the water across their body helping them zip right
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I grew up in the...
our discussions frequently became hard and pointed, but we always refused to escalate. Instead, he would change the subject. He would tell a joke or recommend a book or gently excuse himself from the conversation. We knew the discussion wasn't over, just paused for a time to bring us back to an even keel.
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Iguana vs Snakes 360° PIPE...
of the Galapagos you may have heard of the Galapagos for its stunning wildlife but it still holds secrets and on one shoot the crew stumbled across something that none of them had seen before I'll let the executive producer Johnny Keeling explain so we're here filming
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The real story behind...
It explains why a steel supertanker can float as easily as a wooden rowboat or a bathtub. If the weight of water displaced by the vessel below the keel is equivalent to the vessel's weight, whatever is above the keel will remain afloat above the waterline.
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Rattlesnake Tail in Slow...
that is a big snake that's quite extraordinary it's such a long rattle and particularly rough scales and this is this because it's a very arid environment yeah they're called keeled scales so just helps them move through
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Utopian Underwater...
keel it will travel in the same way as a drifting iceberg when the sea orbiter is finished two modules will combine to form a gigantic buoy panoramic windows give a perfect view of the world above
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Understanding Evil PIPE The...
psychopathic killers I wanted to try to understand why people do really bad things how to how to help prevent it someday thank you I'm about to meet one of dr. keels most notorious subjects
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Watch: An Incredible...
Harold who yearns to see the world his father is a ship builder he shares the secret to finding the right trees he looks for a tall straight trunk for the keel and clanking then he
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How to Fix a Leaky...
The wood for the keel is heavy, to keep the boat centered. The woods used for the sides are light and buoyant to help it float. Only an ax is used to shape each part,
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A Boat Made From Plastic...
understand the importance of the environment we are making a beautiful plastic towel completely made of pure recycled plastic from the keel to everything
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Seven Superpowered...
keel on their ankle helps to reduce drag letting them cut right through the water something else that helps the shark reduce drag are its dermal tentacles which basically translates to skin teeth now all sharks have these type of scales but the placement and shape of these dermal denticles on the mako shark really helps streamline the water across their body helping them zip right
Video examples
I grew up in the...
our discussions frequently became hard and pointed, but we always refused to escalate. Instead, he would change the subject. He would tell a joke or recommend a book or gently excuse himself from the conversation. We knew the discussion wasn't over, just paused for a time to bring us back to an even keel.
Video examples
Iguana vs Snakes 360° PIPE...
of the Galapagos you may have heard of the Galapagos for its stunning wildlife but it still holds secrets and on one shoot the crew stumbled across something that none of them had seen before I'll let the executive producer Johnny Keeling explain so we're here filming
Video examples
The real story behind...
It explains why a steel supertanker can float as easily as a wooden rowboat or a bathtub. If the weight of water displaced by the vessel below the keel is equivalent to the vessel's weight, whatever is above the keel will remain afloat above the waterline.
Video examples
Rattlesnake Tail in Slow...
that is a big snake that's quite extraordinary it's such a long rattle and particularly rough scales and this is this because it's a very arid environment yeah they're called keeled scales so just helps them move through
Video examples
Utopian Underwater...
keel it will travel in the same way as a drifting iceberg when the sea orbiter is finished two modules will combine to form a gigantic buoy panoramic windows give a perfect view of the world above
Video examples
Understanding Evil PIPE The...
psychopathic killers I wanted to try to understand why people do really bad things how to how to help prevent it someday thank you I'm about to meet one of dr. keels most notorious subjects
Video examples
Watch: An Incredible...
Harold who yearns to see the world his father is a ship builder he shares the secret to finding the right trees he looks for a tall straight trunk for the keel and clanking then he
Video examples
How to Fix a Leaky...
The wood for the keel is heavy, to keep the boat centered. The woods used for the sides are light and buoyant to help it float. Only an ax is used to shape each part,
Video examples
A Boat Made From Plastic...
understand the importance of the environment we are making a beautiful plastic towel completely made of pure recycled plastic from the keel to everything
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Quote examples
Amity Gaige
American Novelist
I was born on an even keel. Family lore says I never cried, even at birth. I felt at ease on earth, in the right place. And like many children, I took comfort in life's regularity: Every few days it rained, the school bus came and went, and my parents were rooted in their union.
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Lonzo Ball
American Athlete
If I'm mad or showing my frustration, the whole team's gonna be like that, techs, and people are going to go down. So I just try to keep the even keel. That's why I don't get too high or too low. I've been playing like that my whole life. It's just natural for me.
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Jonathan Van Ness
American Entertainer
I think my ability to joke and laugh about things is because I'm forced to. I've been through a lot of things in my life that, if I didn't make light of it, I would literally keel over.
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Jeff Daniels
American Actor
I think Michigan keeps you sane and on an even keel through the ups and downs. In Michigan, I do fireworks, shovel snow and live life.
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Ajay Piramal
Indian Businessman
There are always highs and lows in life, but if you maintain an even keel, then you can take the right decisions.
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John McLaughlin
English Musician
The day I stop making music would be the day I keel over, really.
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Mara Liasson
American Journalist
Obama's even keel sometimes comes across as aloof or even cold.
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Jeremy Scott
American Designer
I'm a very normal person with a very even keel.
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Pat Connaughton
American Basketball Player
For me, I try to stay even keel.
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A. J. Green
American Football Player
I'm a very even keel guy.
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Amity Gaige
American Novelist
I was born on an even keel. Family lore says I never cried, even at birth. I felt at ease on earth, in the right place. And like many children, I took comfort in life's regularity: Every few days it rained, the school bus came and went, and my parents were rooted in their union.
Quote examples
Lonzo Ball
American Athlete
If I'm mad or showing my frustration, the whole team's gonna be like that, techs, and people are going to go down. So I just try to keep the even keel. That's why I don't get too high or too low. I've been playing like that my whole life. It's just natural for me.
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Jonathan Van Ness
American Entertainer
I think my ability to joke and laugh about things is because I'm forced to. I've been through a lot of things in my life that, if I didn't make light of it, I would literally keel over.
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Jeff Daniels
American Actor
I think Michigan keeps you sane and on an even keel through the ups and downs. In Michigan, I do fireworks, shovel snow and live life.
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Ajay Piramal
Indian Businessman
There are always highs and lows in life, but if you maintain an even keel, then you can take the right decisions.
Quote examples
John McLaughlin
English Musician
The day I stop making music would be the day I keel over, really.
Quote examples
Mara Liasson
American Journalist
Obama's even keel sometimes comes across as aloof or even cold.
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Jeremy Scott
American Designer
I'm a very normal person with a very even keel.
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Pat Connaughton
American Basketball Player
For me, I try to stay even keel.
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A. J. Green
American Football Player
I'm a very even keel guy.
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