bilge keel
noun
: a projection like a fin extending from the hull near the turn of the bilge on either side to check rolling
Examples of bilge keel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Her results showed that having no bilge keels had more rocking than without.
—
Michael Walsh, Courant Community, 3 Apr. 2018
Michael Walsh, Courant Community, 3 Apr. 2018
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'bilge keel.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near bilge keel
Cite this Entry
“Bilge keel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilge%20keel. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share