bilge-keel
(ˈbɪldʒ-kiːl)
See quot. 1850.
| c 1850 Rudim. Navig. (Weale) 97 Bilge-Keels, the pieces of timber fastened under the bilge of boats or other vessels, to keep them upright when on shore, or to prevent them falling to leeward when sailing. 1884 E. Fishbourne in Pall Mall G. 23 Sept. 2/2 A large number of our ships have deep bilge-keels to reduce their rolling propensities. |