keel (n.)

  1. a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

  2. the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly

  3. one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability

    keel (v.)

  1. walk as if unable to control ones movements; The drunken man staggered into the room

    [ Syn: stagger , reel , lurch , swag , careen ]

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