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noun
A type of keel common in sailing yachts, its shape resembling the fin of a fish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
a metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: plate
Narrower terms: centerboard, centreboard, drop keel, sliding keel
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