keels

[US]/kiːlz/
[UK]/kiːlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(plural) the long, narrow structure along the bottom of a ship
v.(3rd person singular) to overturn or capsize

Phrases & Collocations

keels over

keels of ships

keels and hulls

keels flat

keels in water

keels of boats

keels at rest

keels underwater

keels on deck

Example Sentences

the ship's keels help maintain stability in rough waters.

he inspected the keels of the boats before the race.

keels are essential for the navigation of sailing vessels.

the design of the keels can affect the boat's performance.

they made modifications to the keels for better speed.

understanding the function of keels is important for sailors.

the keels were damaged during the storm.

some boats have retractable keels for shallow waters.

he learned how to repair the keels of his yacht.

keels play a crucial role in the design of marine vessels.

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