fin keel
Noun
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A metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability (synset 103347893)
is a type of: plate - a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plasticsubtypes: centerboard, centreboard, drop keel, sliding keel - a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leewardis a part of: 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
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