keel
8 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #19,327
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability
verb
walk as if unable to control one's movements
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈiːl/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural keels
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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