Keel
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003155
A structural member running longitudinally along the bottom of a boat or ship, forming the backbone of the hull. It provides strength and stability, resisting lateral forces and supporting the vessel's weight. The keel can be external, adding ballast, or internal, integrated into the hull's construction.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003155 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: Keel; Spanish: keel; French: keel |
Record as JSON
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"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A structural member running longitudinally along the bottom of a boat or ship, forming the backbone of the hull. It provides strength and stability, resisting lateral forces and supporting the vessel's weight. The keel can be external, adding ballast, or internal, integrated into the hull's construction.",
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "Keel",
"es": "keel",
"fr": "keel"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/keel/"
}
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