adj
keeled
KEELD
Keeled (adj) means having a keel, or a keel-like ridge. Example: “The shell had a sharply keeled edge running along its spiral.”
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Having a keel, or a keel-like ridge.
"The shell had a sharply keeled edge running along its spiral."
How to use keeled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something with a ridge or fin like a boat's keel — used for shells, leaves, and similar shapes.
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Rhymes for keeled
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What does “keeled” mean?
The word “keeled” means having a keel, or a keel-like ridge. In plain terms, describes something with a ridge or fin like a boat's keel — used for shells, leaves, and similar shapes.
How do you pronounce “keeled”?
“Keeled” is pronounced KEELD (/ˈkiːld/ in IPA).
How do you use “keeled” in a sentence?
Here is “keeled” used in a sentence: “The shell had a sharply keeled edge running along its spiral.”
What part of speech is “keeled”?
“Keeled” is an adjective.
