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fin keel
fin keel n (Nautical Terms) a projection from the keel of a vessel to give it additional stability Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  fin keel - a metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stabilitycenterboard, centreboard, drop keel, sliding keel - a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leewardkeel - one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stabilityplate - a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic |
fin keel
fin keel[′fin ‚kēl] (naval architecture) A metal plate or thin fairing attached to the keel of sailing craft to give resistance to lateral motion, and frequently having a cigar-shaped lead bulb at the bottom to give transverse stability. Also known as ballast fin. fin keel
Words related to fin keelnoun a metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stabilityRelated Words- centerboard
- centreboard
- drop keel
- sliding keel
- keel
- plate
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