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keel2

Pronunciation: /kiːl/
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Definition of keel

noun

British
  • a flat-bottomed boat of a kind formerly used on the Rivers Tyne and Wear for loading ships carrying coal.

Origin:

Middle English: from Middle Low German kēl, Middle Dutch kiel 'ship, boat'

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