as in ships
a large craft for travel by water
for a few days at least, the Titanic was the largest and grandest keel afloat
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Northwest winds of 15 to 25 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, and waves of 5 to 8 feet are forecasted, creating hazardous conditions for small vessels.—
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As winter rolls on, Gaza slips deeper into despair.—
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His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
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“Keels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keels. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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