fin keel
- noun
- Specialized
:
quille de aleta
- The yacht's fin keel gives it exceptional stability in choppy waters.
Examples
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Many modern sailboats use a fin keel instead of a full-length one for improved maneuverability.
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Many racing yachts are designed with a fin keel for better performance.
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He inspected the fin keel for any damage before launching the vessel.
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The boat's fin keel helps it stay upright.
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Many modern sailboats use a fin keel instead of a full-length one for improved maneuverability.
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The yacht's fin keel gives it exceptional stability in choppy waters.
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Many racing yachts are designed with a fin keel for better performance.
Synonyms
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7.4
A long beam along the bottom of a ship that gives the ship strength and stability
How Stable
- Specialized
6
7.4
- Specialized
- Specialized
- Specialized
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7.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
The term is compositional: 'fin' (a projecting element) modifies 'keel' (the ship's principal longitudinal plate), so the meaning — a fin-like projection attached to the keel providing lateral stability — is directly derivable from the constituents. Though somewhat technical, the compound follows normal English noun–noun compounding and has clear parallels in other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Fin keel combines fin (like a fish fin) and keel (the bottom part of a boat). This thin metal plate under the hull works like a fin in the water to stop the boat from sliding sideways, so it gives the boat more 'stability' and makes turning easier.