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keel in German

keel in German is Kiel, Schwert — keel means the main structural beam running along the bottom of a ship's hull, from front to back.

keel in German

Kiel
noun
(nautical) A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern.
Kiel
noun
(nautical) A rigid, flat piece of material anchored to the lowest part of the hull of a ship to give it greater control and stability.
Schwert
noun
(nautical) A rigid, flat piece of material anchored to the lowest part of the hull of a ship to give it greater control and stability.

What does "keel" mean?

  1. noun The main structural beam running along the bottom of a ship's hull, from front to back.
    "The keel was laid before the rest of the hull took shape."
  2. noun A fin-like blade fixed under a sailboat to stop it sliding sideways and to help it stay upright.
    "A deep keel makes the yacht harder to capsize."
  3. verb To capsize or roll over, keel side up (usually as "keel over").
    "The dinghy keeled over in the sudden gust."

keel in a sentence

  • The keel was laid before the rest of the hull took shape.
  • Barnacles had built up along the ship's keel.
  • A deep keel makes the yacht harder to capsize.
  • The dinghy keeled over in the sudden gust.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "keel" in German?

"keel" in German is Kiel, Schwert. keel means: The main structural beam running along the bottom of a ship's hull, from front to back.

How do you use "keel" in a sentence?

Example: "The keel was laid before the rest of the hull took shape." In German, "keel" is Kiel, Schwert.

Are there other ways to say "keel" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "keel": Kiel, Schwert.

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