Phrase Hound found 15 phrases and 31 compound words that contain keel. The most common are listed below. Open keel in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 15
- keel overOf a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover; to capsize or turn turtle.
- keel-jawed needlefishA large, yet long and thin needlefish of the species of genus Tylosurus, common gamefishes in the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.
- fin keelA type of keel common in sailing yachts, its shape resembling the fin of a fish.
- off keelOut of balance, tilting to one side. (of a watercraft, etc.)
- false keelThe timber below the main keel, used to serve both as a protection and to increase the ship's lateral resistance.
- keel archA kind of four-centred arch with partially straight rather than curved sides, developed in Fatimid architecture.
- keel haulAlternative spelling of keelhaul: To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship with the intent of causing painful injuries.
- keel haulingpresent participle and gerund of keel haul
- bilge keela strake, or small keel or blister, running along much of the length of the hull. It is used to reduce the hull's tendency to roll. They are typically fitted one on each side, low down on the side of the hull, so as not to increase the …
- caudal keelA lateral ridge found just anterior to each side of the tail fin on the caudal peduncle of some types of fast-swimming fish. The keels improve the stability of the fish's attitude at speed in the water, and strengthen the support of the …
- even keelThe situation in which a watercraft is floating or proceeding in a smooth and level manner.
- keel archesplural of keel arch: A kind of four-centred arch with partially straight rather than curved sides, developed in Fatimid architecture.
- sliding keelAn oblong frame let down vertically through the bottom of a vessel in order to deepen the draught and sustain against a side wind.
- keel hauledsimple past and past participle of keel haul
- keel haulsthird-person singular simple present indicative of keel haul: To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship with the intent of causing painful injuries.
Compound words 31
- keelerOne who works on a barge or keel.
- keelboatAny sailboat having a keel (as opposed to a centerboard or daggerboard).
- KeelyA surname from Irish.
- keellesshaving no keel.
- keelageThe right of demanding a duty or toll for a ship entering port.
- keelbackAny of various colubrid snakes of the subfamily Natricinae, whose dorsal scales exhibit strong keeling.
- keelfatA cooler; a vat in which liquor or wort is set for cooling.
- keelfulAs much as a keel (type of vat) will hold
- keelmanA keeler; one who manages or works on a coal boat.
- KeelungA city in north-eastern Taiwan.