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Limber :: Limber (n.) Gutters or conduits on each side of the keelson to afford a passage for water to the pump well.

Lophosteon :: Lophosteon (n.) The central keel-bearing part of the sternum in birds.

Keeling :: Keeling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Kee.

Stem-winder :: Stemson (n.) A piece of curved timber bolted to the stem, keelson, and apron in a ship's frame near the bow..

Flat :: Flat (n.) A flat-bottomed boat, without keel, and of small draught..

Carinated :: Carinated (a.) Shaped like the keel or prow of a ship; having a carina or keel; as, a carinate calyx or leaf; a carinate sternum (of a bird)..

Keeler :: Keeler (n.) A small or shallow tub; esp., one used for holding materials for calking ships, or one used for washing dishes, etc..

Carinatae :: Carinatae (n. pl.) A grand division of birds, including all existing flying birds; -- So called from the carina or keel on the breastbone..

Keel :: Keel (n.) The two lowest petals of the corolla of a papilionaceous flower, united and inclosing the stamens and pistil; a carina. See Carina..

Centreboard :: Centreboard (n.) A movable or sliding keel formed of a broad board or slab of wood or metal which may be raised into a water-tight case amidships, when in shallow water, or may be lowered to increase the area of lateral resistance and prevent leeway when the vessel is beating to windward. It is used in vessels of all sizes along the coast of the United States.

Step :: Step (v. i.) In general, a framing in wood or iron which is intended to receive an upright shaft; specif., a block of wood, or a solid platform upon the keelson, supporting the heel of the mast..

Keel :: Keel (v. t. & i.) To cool; to skim or stir.

Vakeel :: Vakeel (n.) A native attorney or agent; also, an ambassador..

Keel :: Keel (n.) A brewer's cooling vat; a keelfat.

Multicarinate :: Multicarinate (a.) Many-keeled.

Binding :: Binding (pl.) The transoms, knees, beams, keelson, and other chief timbers used for connecting and strengthening the parts of a vessel..

Keel :: Keel (n.) Fig.: The whole ship.

Gripe :: Gripe (n.) The piece of timber which terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot.

Careen :: Careen (v. t.) To cause (a vessel) to lean over so that she floats on one side, leaving the other side out of water and accessible for repairs below the water line; to case to be off the keel..

Keeled :: Keeled (a.) Having a median ridge; carinate; as, a keeled scale..

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