bilge keel

noun

Definition of bilge keel

: a projection like a fin extending from the hull near the turn of the bilge on either side to check rolling

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Recent Examples on the Web Her results showed that having no bilge keels had more rocking than without. — Michael Walsh, Courant Community, "Saint Timothy Middle School Students Excel At Connecticut Science Fair," 3 Apr. 2018

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“Bilge keel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilge%20keel. Accessed 6 May. 2021.

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