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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| She is very well mannered in conditions that would give fits to the helmsmen of modem boats with high aspect fin keels and spade rudders. |
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