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keel
v. fall over, capsize; cause to capsize
 
n. single beam of wood or steel that runs the length of a boat's bottom (Nautical); boat, ship (Archaic); keelboat, flat-bottomed boat (British); red stain used for marking sheep


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KEEL 710AM is a general talk radio station in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is owned by Gap Broadcasting.The station's lineup includes Rush LimbaughSean HannityMichael Savage, and a local sports talk show hosted by the team of "J.J. and Bonzai Ben."KEEL is the local affiliate for Louisiana Tech athletics.
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Keel
In boats and ships, keel can refer to either of two parts: a structural element, or a hydrodynamic element. These parts overlap.
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keel
Noun
1. the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly
(hypernym) carina
(part-holonym) carinate, carinate bird, flying bird
2. one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability
(hypernym) beam
(hyponym) bilge keel
(part-holonym) hull
(part-meronym) fin keel
Verb
1. walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"
(synonym) stagger, reel, lurch, swag, careen
(hypernym) walk


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keel (de)
n. throat, gullet, part of the body located inside the neck
 
kelen
v. strangle, choke, throttle

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Keel
(v. t. & i.)
To cool; to skim or stir.
  
 
(v. i.)
To turn up the keel; to show the bottom.
  
 
(v. i.)
To traverse with a keel; to navigate.
  
 
(n.)
The two lowest petals of the corolla of a papilionaceous flower, united and inclosing the stamens and pistil; a carina. See Carina.
  
 
(n.)
Fig.: The whole ship.
  
 
(n.)
A projecting ridge along the middle of a flat or curved surface.
  
 
(n.)
A longitudinal timber, or series of timbers scarfed together, extending from stem to stern along the bottom of a vessel. It is the principal timber of the vessel, and, by means of the ribs attached on each side, supports the vessel's frame. In an iron vessel, a combination of plates supplies the place of the keel of a wooden ship. See Illust. of Keelson.
  
 
(n.)
A brewer's cooling vat; a keelfat.
  
 
(n.)
A barge or lighter, used on the Type for carrying coal from Newcastle; also, a barge load of coal, twenty-one tons, four cwt.
  

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