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Keel

/kˈil/
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(noun) A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern.

I’m afraid she’ll keel over before she succeeds.
Does a long, shallow keel help?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the boat was damaged when it hit a large rock that was hidden just below the water's surface.

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