What is another word for keeled?

Pronunciation: [kˈiːld] (IPA)

Keeled is an adjective that describes an object or a creature with a pronounced ridge or raised structure, usually on the underside. Some synonyms for keeled include carinated, ridged, angled, beaked, and sculptured. Carinated refers to an object with a keel or ridge, while ridged pertains to objects with raised linear projections. Angled describes an object with an angular keel, while beaked is used to describe an object with a sharp, pointed projection. Sculptured refers to an object with a finely crafted, decorative keel or ridge. These synonyms are often interchangeable and can be used to describe a variety of objects such as boats, insects, and plant parts.

What are the hypernyms for Keeled?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Keeled

Even now she had keeled over to starboard so much that her deck was visible, and her head was already lower than her stern.
"Mrs. Cliff's Yacht"
Frank R. Stockton
The vessel had keeled over so much that there seemed to be difficulty in lowering the boats on the port side.
"Mrs. Cliff's Yacht"
Frank R. Stockton
When I gets so I can look straight I sees mother keeled over in her chair, and sister fannin' her with the chocolate box.
"Shorty McCabe"
Sewell Ford

Famous quotes with Keeled

  • At least we’ll hear less about corn subsidies and Corinthians II, or is it Two Corinthians? Discuss. No, don’t! Stupid, stupid people. Again, that’s Trump talking, not me. He uses that word to describe nearly everyone not named Donald J. Trump. He’s presented no governing philosophy, no policy details, nothing resembling even-keeled judgment. He’s running a combustible celebrity feud fest, and you love it.
    Timothy Egan
  • James Buchanan made a great statement on behalf of the right of revolution. Grant restored the gold standard. Harding denounced US imperialism in Haiti. But overall, my favorite president is William Henry Harrison. He keeled over shortly after his inauguration.
    Lew Rockwell

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