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ALL meanings of false keel

false keel
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  • noun false keel (nautical) The timber below the main keel, used to serve both as a protection and to increase the ship's lateral resistance. 0
  • noun false keel an extension to the keel of a vessel either for protecting the keel from damage or for reducing leeway 0
  • noun false keel a narrow keel below the main keel, for protection and increased stability 0
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