Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "keel" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

bummock

Derived Terms

bilge keel caudal keel even keel false keel fin keel keel arch keel over keel over keel-jawed needlefish keelage keelback keelboat keeler keelful keelhaul keelless keelman keely off keel on keel sliding keel

Context

aeronautics botany nautical zoology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

beam carina projection walk

Type Of (IsA)

beam boat or ship part carina projection

Part Of

carinate hull

Related Terms

aeroplane anchor beam boat boat component boat part bow brewer carina chalk collapse component cool corolla crayon dirigible fall fin flower hull mark papilionaceous part pavement periphery petal pistil rigid ship ships stability stamen stern underside underwater vat whorl

Synonym Network

stagger

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