fin keel

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fin keel

(Transport / Nautical Terms) a projection from the keel of a vessel to give it additional stability

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fin keel - a metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability

centerboard, centreboard, drop keel, sliding keel - a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward

keel - one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability

plate - a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic

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