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keel vs bilge keel

bilge keel vs keel

keel and bilge keel both are nouns.

keel is a verb but bilge keel is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keel Yes No Yes No
bilge keel Yes No No No
As nouns, bilge keel is a hyponym of keel; that is, bilge keel is a word with a more specific, narrower 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
  • bilge keel: either of two lengthwise fins attached along the outside of a ship's bilge; reduces rolling
keel (noun) bilge keel (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 either of two lengthwise fins attached along the outside of a ship's bilge; reduces rolling
the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
keel (verb) bilge keel (verb)
walk as if unable to control one's movements
Difference between keel and bilge keel

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