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keel

/ˈkiːl/ American
  • n. 龙骨
  • v. 使倾覆, 装龙骨
Definition
  • n. the long piece along the bottom of a boat that keeps it steady
  • v. to fit with a keel, or to turn over
Example
The boat's keel scraped against a rock near the shore.
船的龙骨在岸边擦到了一块岩石。