fin keel

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fin keel]
- /fɪn kil/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fin keel]
- /fɪn kil/

Definitions of fin keel words

noun fin keel a finlike projection extending downward from the keel of a sailboat, serving to prevent lateral motion and acting as additional ballast. 1
noun fin keel a projection from the keel of a vessel to give it additional stability 0
noun fin keel (nautical) A type of keel common in sailing yachts, its shape resembling the fin of a fish. 0

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Parts of speech for Fin keel

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fin keel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fin keel usage trend in Literature

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