| NOUN | artifact | fin keel | a metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability |
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| Meaning | A metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability. | |
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| Part of | keel | One of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel |
| Narrower | centerboard, centreboard, drop keel, sliding keel | A retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward |
| Broader | plate | A sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic |
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