Meaning of "keel" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KEEL

From Old Norse kjölr; related to Middle Dutch kiel,keel².

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF KEEL

keel  [kiːl]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KEEL

Keel is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb keel in English.

WHAT DOES KEEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Keel

In boats and ships, keel can refer to either of two parts: a structural element, or a hydrodynamic element. These parts overlap. As the laying down of the keel is the initial step in construction of a ship, in British and American shipbuilding traditions the construction is dated from this event. Only the ship's launching is considered more significant in its creation. The word can also be used as a synecdoche to refer to a complete boat, such as a keelboat.

Definition of keel in the English dictionary

The first definition of keel in the dictionary is one of the main longitudinal structural members of a vessel to which the frames are fastened and that may extend into the water to provide lateral stability. Other definition of keel is any structure corresponding to or resembling the keel of a ship, such as the central member along the bottom of an aircraft fuselage. Keel is also a ridgelike part; carina.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO KEEL

PRESENT

Present

I keel

you keel

he/she/it keels

we keel

you keel

they keel

Present continuous

I am keeling

you are keeling

he/she/it is keeling

we are keeling

you are keeling

they are keeling

Present perfect

I have keeled

you have keeled

he/she/it has keeled

we have keeled

you have keeled

they have keeled

Present perfect continuous

I have been keeling

you have been keeling

he/she/it has been keeling

we have been keeling

you have been keeling

they have been keeling

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I keeled

you keeled

he/she/it keeled

we keeled

you keeled

they keeled

Past continuous

I was keeling

you were keeling

he/she/it was keeling

we were keeling

you were keeling

they were keeling

Past perfect

I had keeled

you had keeled

he/she/it had keeled

we had keeled

you had keeled

they had keeled

Past perfect continuous

I had been keeling

you had been keeling

he/she/it had been keeling

we had been keeling

you had been keeling

they had been keeling

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will keel

you will keel

he/she/it will keel

we will keel

you will keel

they will keel

Future continuous

I will be keeling

you will be keeling

he/she/it will be keeling

we will be keeling

you will be keeling

they will be keeling

Future perfect

I will have keeled

you will have keeled

he/she/it will have keeled

we will have keeled

you will have keeled

they will have keeled

Future perfect continuous

I will have been keeling

you will have been keeling

he/she/it will have been keeling

we will have been keeling

you will have been keeling

they will have been keeling

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would keel

you would keel

he/she/it would keel

we would keel

you would keel

they would keel

Conditional continuous

I would be keeling

you would be keeling

he/she/it would be keeling

we would be keeling

you would be keeling

they would be keeling

Conditional perfect

I would have keel

you would have keel

he/she/it would have keel

we would have keel

you would have keel

they would have keel

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been keeling

you would have been keeling

he/she/it would have been keeling

we would have been keeling

you would have been keeling

they would have been keeling

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you keel
we let´s keel
you keel

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to keel

Past participle

keeled

Present Participle

keeling

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF KEEL

Find out the translation of keel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of keel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «keel» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: > 龙骨
• Translator English - Spanish: quilla
• English: keel
• Translator English - Hindi: उलटना
• Translator English - Arabic: عارضة
• Translator English - Russian: киль
• Translator English - Portuguese: quilha
• Translator English - Bengali: জাহাজের তলি
• Translator English - French: quille
• Translator English - Malay: Keel
• Translator English - German: Kiel
• Translator English - Japanese: 竜骨
• Translator English - Korean: > 용골
• Translator English - Javanese: Keel
• Translator English - Vietnamese: sống thuyền
• Translator English - Tamil: சம
• Translator English - Marathi: खिडकी
• Translator English - Turkish: omurga
• Translator English - Italian: chiglia
• Translator English - Polish: kil
• Translator English - Ukrainian: кіль
• Translator English - Romanian: chila
• Translator English - Greek: καρίνα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: keel
• Translator English - Swedish: köl
• Translator English - Norwegian: kjølen

10 QUOTES WITH «KEEL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word keel.

1

Brenda Blethyn

Before every performance, I think I am about to keel over.

2

Robert Bork

It is a ship with a great deal of sail but a very shallow keel.

3

Fred Couples

I used to break a lot of clubs. I probably was a little different than your average junior player. I did have a lot longer hair and a lot more brown hair. But my demeanor, you know, really from maybe my second, third year on Tour, has gotten a lot more even keel.

4

Jeff Daniels

I think Michigan keeps you sane and on an even keel through the ups and downs. In Michigan, I do fireworks, shovel snow and live life.

5

Dan Fouts

I try to keep an even keel.

6

Trisha Goddard

I work very hard to keep on an even keel as far as alcohol is concerned.

7

Matthew Green

Thus, I steer my bark, and sail On even keel, with gentle gale.

8

Neil Patrick Harris

I'm probably my biggest critic. I worry that if you spend any quality time reveling in good things then karma will slap you upside the head, so I try to stay as even keel as I'm able.

9

Kristin Hersh

I guess I'll just slip into the studio after the next time with the Muses, and then just keel over and die.

10

Damon Hill

I try to keep myself on an even keel by trying to be as critical of myself as I am of other people. I try to separate my performance from myself.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KEEL»

Discover the use of keel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to keel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

All About Me

A unique gift book and self-discovery journal prompts givers to reveal their most profound experiences, beliefs, secrets, and dreams, and probe their psyches through simple but provocative questions and suggestions. $40,000 ad/promo.

Philipp Keel, 1998

The Mothman Prophecies

The story reads like a novel - but every single word of it is true and fully documented by John A. Keel, who spent a year in Point Pleasant where he saw and experienced many of the stranger manifestations personally.

John A. Keel, 2013

Only make believe: my life in show business

His other notable films included The War Wagon, Calamity Jane, Kiss Me Kate, Jupiter's Darling, and Kismet." "Only Make Believe is the frank memoir of a huge film star and a stand-up guy.

Howard Keel, Joyce Spizer, 2005

All About Us

Filled with provocative questions about relationships and partners, this lighthearted tool for deepening romantic bonds offers readers daily meditations on love and romance.

Philipp Keel, 2000

Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God: In Ancient Israel

Keel and Uehlinger's unique study brings the massive Palestinian archaeological evidence of 8,500 amulets and inscriptions to bear on these questions.

Othmar Keel, Christoph Uehlinger, 1998

JADOO

" This new edition contains material never before published. "One of the most traveled and imaginative raconteurs since Baron Munchausen." -- San Francisco Examiner "Here is a fireside adventure with a chill in it.

John A. Keel, 2013

Intuitive Leadership: Embracing a Paradigm of Narrative, ...

Tim Keel offers a theologically grounded, thoughtful, and practical exploration of how intuitive leadership can help the local church embrace contemporary opportunities and challenges.

Timothy Keel, 2007

The Song of Songs: A Continental Commentary

In addition to a careful analysis of text, form, and structure, Keel focuses on the metaphorical and symbolic language of this scholarly work, making full use of parallels from Egypt, Palestine, and Mesopotamia, and providing readers with ...

Othmar Keel, 1994

Frame, Stem, and Keel Repair

The removal and replacement of the bolts holding the ballast keel to the deadwood of a sailing craft can be one of the most difficult jobs that a restorer faces. After reading this, at least you'll know what you're up against and why. The keelbolts ...

Peter H. Spectre, J. Murray Abercrombie, 1996

Eating Disorders

Discusses eating disorders, including the various types of eating disorders, dealing with the disorder, and how to overcome an eating disorder.

Pamela K. Keel, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KEEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term keel is used in the context of the following news items.

Keen follows Keel to GRU - Statesboro Herald

Russell Keen, Georgia Southern University's vice president for external affairs, is leaving to join Georgia Regents University as executive vice ... «Statesboro Herald, Jul 15»

What's the Latest on Stephen Keel?

Side note, Keel was beaming because his girlfriend was arriving in town on Tuesday and also because Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»

Stephen Keel: (Foot) Returns To Practice

Keel (foot) has returned to training but is without a definite timetable for a return to the field, Steve Hunt of The Dallas Morning News reports. «Rotowire, Jul 15»

PREMIER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: Even-keel approach keeps …

Sockers Caio Ruiz dribbles the ball up the field during the second half of their game against Albuquerque Monday night at Grande ... «Odessa American, Jul 15»

Ask Martha: Keep an even keel

As early as your 30s, your sense of balance can start to deteriorate — dragging your bone health down along with it. Here are the best ways to ... «Cherry Hill Courier Post, Jul 15»

Colorado Theatre Guild to Honor Jo Bunton Keel with Lifetime …

Jo married renowned Denver musician Joseph Keel. To this union was born another son, Miles Keel. Even though Miles is a great vocalist and ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»

You Remembered: Brooks Keel

Brooks Keel, the lone finalist for the Georgia Regents University president's job, is shown as an incoming freshman at Augusta College in this ... «The Augusta Chronicle, Jul 15»

Terry Keel brought plenty of familiar faces to Agriculture Department

On Jan. 12, a week after newly elected Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller was sworn into office, Shelia Latting, the deputy chief financial ... «MyStatesman.com, Jul 15»

Princess Lays Keel for New China-Based Cruise Ship

A traditional Chinese lion dance preceded the keel laying of the ship, which is being built specifically for the Chinese market. In addition to ... «Cruise Critic, Jul 15»

Dr. Keel says goodbye to Eagle Nation

"We would have been happy staying the rest of our lives," said Dr. Keel. 'What we wanted was the opportunity that presented itself that for me ... «WJCL News, Jul 15»