fin keel

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fin keel [′fin ‚kēl]

(naval architecture)

A metal plate or thin fairing attached to the keel of sailing craft to give resistance to lateral motion, and frequently having a cigar-shaped lead bulb at the bottom to give transverse stability. Also known as ballast fin.

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