keel vs beam

keel and beam both are nouns.

keel and beam both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
keel	Yes	No	Yes	No
beam	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, beam is a hypernym of keel; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than keel:

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
beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

keel (noun)	beam (noun)
one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability	long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly	a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel	the broad side of a ship
	(nautical) breadth amidships
	a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
	a column of light (as from a beacon)
	a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

keel (verb)	beam (verb)
walk as if unable to control one's movements	smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
	broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
	express with a beaming face or smile
	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

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