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keel noun

  /kiːl/
  • (nautical) A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern.
  • (nautical) A rigid, flat piece of material anchored to the lowest part of the hull of a ship to give it greater control and stability.
киль
  • (botany) The two lowest petals of the corolla of a papilionaceous flower, united and enclosing the stamens and pistil; a carina.
киль, лодочка
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