Meaning Of The Word Bilge keel
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Bilge keel Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Bilge keel?
bilge keel in American English
a projecting strip of metal or wood fastened lengthwise on either side of a ship's bottom to prevent heavy rolling, damage to the bilges, etc. noun: either of two keellike projections extending lengthwise along a ship's bilge, one on each side, to retard rolling bilge keel in British English noun: one of two keel-like projections along the bilges of some vessels to improve sideways stability |
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