Definition of keel Keel
/kiˈl/ - [keel] - keel
We found 24 definitions of keel from 7 different sources.
Advertising
What does keel mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: keels |
||
| keel - one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability | ||
| beam long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction | ||
| hull the frame or body of ship | ||
| bilge keel either of two lengthwise fins attached along the outside of a ship's bilge; reduces rolling | ||
| keel - the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly | ||
| carina any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom | ||
| keel - a projection or ridge that suggests a keel | ||
= synonym
= antonym
= related word
= antonym
= related word
Wiktionary 
- keel (Noun)
A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern. - keel (Noun)
Sometimes, a rigid, flat piece of material anchored to the lowest part of the hull of a ship to give it greater control and stability. - keel (Noun)
A type of flat-bottomed boat. - keel (Noun)
Something similar to chalk or crayon used to mark pavement. - keel (Verb)
To collapse, to fall.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- keel (v. t. & i.)
To cool; to skim or stir. - keel (n.)
A brewer's cooling vat; a keelfat. - keel (n.)
A longitudinal timber, or series of timbers scarfed together, extending from stem to stern along the bottom of a vessel. It is the principal timber of the vessel, and, by means of the ribs attached on each side, supports the vessel's frame. In an iron vessel, a combination of plates supplies the place of the keel of a wooden ship. See Illust. of Keelson. - keel (n.)
Fig.: The whole ship. - keel (n.)
A barge or lighter, used on the Type for carrying coal from Newcastle; also, a barge load of coal, twenty-one tons, four cwt. - keel (n.)
The two lowest petals of the corolla of a papilionaceous flower, united and inclosing the stamens and pistil; a carina. See Carina. - keel (n.)
A projecting ridge along the middle of a flat or curved surface. - keel (v. i.)
To traverse with a keel; to navigate. - keel (v. i.)
To turn up the keel; to show the bottom.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
-
keel
kēl, n. the part of a ship extending along the bottom from stem to stern, and supporting the whole frame: a low flat-bottomed boat: a Tyne coal-barge: a ship generally: (bot.) the lowest petals of the corolla of a papilionaceous flower.—v.t. or v.i. to plough with a keel, to navigate: to turn keel upwards.—n. Keel′age, dues for a keel or ship in port.—adj. Keeled (bot.) keel-shaped: having a prominence on the back.—ns. Keel′er, Keel′man, one who works on a barge.—v.t. Keel′haul, to punish by hauling under the keel of a ship by ropes from the one side to the other: to treat a subordinate in a galling manner. [A.S. ceól, a ship; Ger. and Dut. kiel; prob. confused with Ice. kiölr, a keel.] -
keel
kēl, v.t. (Shak.) to cool. [A.S. célan, to chill.] -
keel
kēl, n. (Scot.) red chalk, ruddle.—v.t. to mark with ruddle. [Prob. Gael. cil, ruddle.]
Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️
-
keel
the principal piece of timber in a ship, which is usually first laid on the blocks in building.If we compare the carcase of a ship to the skeleton of the human body, the keel may be considered as the back-bone, and the timbers as the ribs. It therefore supports and unites the whole fabric, since the stem and stern-post, which are elevated on its ends, are, in some measure, a continuation of the keel, and serve to connect and enclose the extremities of the sides by transoms; as the keel forms and unites the bottom by timbers.The keel is generally composed of several thick pieces, (A, plate I. PIECES of the HULL) placed lengthways, which, after being scarfed together, are bolted, and clinched upon the upper side. When these pieces cannot be procured large enough to afford a sufficient depth to the keel, there is a strong thick piece of timber bolted to the bottom thereof, called the false keel, which is also very useful in preserving the lower-side of the main keel. In our largest ships of war, the false keel is generally composed of two pieces, which are called the upper and the lower false keels. See MIDSHIP-FRAME.The lowest plank in a ship’s bottom, called the garboard-streak, has its inner-edge let into a groove, or channel, cut longitudinally on the side of the keel: the depth of this channel is therefore regulated by the thickness of the garboard-streak. -
keel
is also a name given to a low flat-bottomed vessel, used in the river Tyne to bring the coals down from Newcastle, and the adjacent parts, in order to load the colliers for transportation.Upon an even KEEL, the position of a ship when her keel is parallel to the plane of the horizon, so that she is equally deep in the water at both ends.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
-
keel
The lowest and principal timber of a ship, running fore and aft its whole length, and supporting the frame like the backbone in quadrupeds; it is usually first laid on the blocks in building, being the base of the superstructure. Accordingly, the stem and stern-posts are, in some measure, a continuation of the keel, and serve to connect the extremities of the sides by transoms, as the keel forms and unites the bottom by timbers. The keel is generally composed of several thick pieces placed lengthways, which, after being scarphed together, are bolted and clinched upon the upper side. In iron vessels the keel is formed of one or more plates of iron, having a concave curve, or limber channel, along its upper surface.--To give the keel, is to careen.--Keel formerly meant a vessel; so many "keels struck the sands." Also, a low flat-bottomed vessel used on the Tyne to carry coals (21 tons 4 cwt.) down from Newcastle for loading the colliers; hence the latter are said to carry so many keels of coals. [Anglo-Saxon ceol, a small bark.]--False keel. A fir keel-piece bolted to the bottom of the keel, to assist stability and make a ship hold a better wind. It is temporary, being pinned by stake-bolts with spear-points; so when a vessel grounds, this frequently, being of fir or Canada elm, floats and comes up alongside.--Rabbets of the keel. The furrow, which is continued up stem and stern-post, into which the garboard and other streaks fay. The butts take into the gripe ahead, or after-deadwood and stern-post abaft.--Rank keel. A very deep keel, one calculated to keep the ship from rolling heavily.--Upon an even keel. The position of a ship when her keel is parallel to the plane of the horizon, so that she is equally deep in the water at both ends.
Part of speech
🔤Pronunciation
Word frequency
Sign Language
Advertising
Jump to
Advertising