bilge keel (Meaning)
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bilge keel (n)
either of two lengthwise fins attached along the outside of a ship's bilge; reduces rolling
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either of two lengthwise fins attached along the outside of a ship's bilge; reduces rolling
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The yacht's stability was enhanced by the addition of a bilge keel on either side of the hull.
Sailors often rely on bilge keels to minimize rolling and improve handling in rough seas.
The design of the ship included a prominent bilge keel to counteract the effects of lateral movement.
Engineers studied the hydrodynamics of bilge keels to optimize their performance.
