sliding keel meaning

UK US /ˈslaɪdɪŋ kil/ 3 syllables

sliding keel (noun): a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward.

Definition of sliding keel

  1. a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward

    Synonyms: centerboard, centreboard, drop keel

    Type of: fin keel

    Kinds: daggerboard

How to pronounce sliding keel

sliding keel is pronounced /ˈslaɪdɪŋ kil/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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