Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of keel is as below...

Keelfat :: Keelfat (n.) A cooler; a vat for cooling wort, etc..

Back :: Back (n.) The keel and keelson of a ship.

Square :: Square (n.) To place at right angles with the keel; as, to square the yards..

Skeelduck :: Skeelduck (n.) Alt. of Skeelgoos.

Limber :: Limber (n.) Gutters or conduits on each side of the keelson to afford a passage for water to the pump well.

Outboard :: Outboard (a. & adv.) Beyond or outside of the lines of a vessel's bulwarks or hull; in a direction from the hull or from the keel; -- opposed to inboard; as, outboard rigging; swing the davits outboard..

Camberkeeled :: Camberkeeled (a.) Having the keel arched upwards, but not actually hogged; -- said of a ship..

Rib :: Rib (n.) One of the timbers, or bars of iron or steel, that branch outward and upward from the keel, to support the skin or planking, and give shape and strength to the vessel..

Forefoot :: Forefoot (n.) A piece of timber which terminates the keel at the fore end, connecting it with the lower end of the stem..

Steeve :: Steeve (n.) The angle which a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with the line of the vessel's keel; -- called also steeving..

Keelhauling :: Keelhauling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Keelhau.

Sternsman :: Sternpost (n.) A straight piece of timber, or an iron bar or beam, erected on the extremity of the keel to support the rudder, and receive the ends of the planks or plates of the vessel..

Keeled :: Keeled (imp. & p. p.) of Kee.

Step :: Step (v. i.) In general, a framing in wood or iron which is intended to receive an upright shaft; specif., a block of wood, or a solid platform upon the keelson, supporting the heel of the mast..

Bicarinate :: Bicarinate (a.) Having two keel-like projections, as the upper palea of grasses..

Timber :: Timber (n.) A rib, or a curving piece of wood, branching outward from the keel and bending upward in a vertical direction. One timber is composed of several pieces united..

Keeler :: Keeler (n.) One employed in managing a Newcastle keel; -- called also keelman.

Lophosteon :: Lophosteon (n.) The central keel-bearing part of the sternum in birds.

Vakeel :: Vakeel (n.) A native attorney or agent; also, an ambassador..

Keelman :: Keelman (n.) See Keeler, 1..

Random Fonts

Most Popular