Keeled Meaning in English

word · lemma: keel

US

ˈkiɫ

KEELD

UK

kˈiːld

KEELD

Definition

'Keeled' is mainly used in nautical terms. As an adjective, it means having a keel (the main structure along the bottom of a ship). As a verb (past tense), it means a boat has turned over or capsized.

Usage & Nuances

Most common in nautical and technical contexts. As a verb ('keeled over') it can also mean to collapse or fall over suddenly (often figurative, for people fainting). As an adjective, rare outside sailing or biology.

• Spanish: quillado (náutica) - volcado (barco)
• Portuguese (BR): com quilha (náutica) - virou (barco)
• Portuguese (PT): quilhado (náutica) - virado (barco)
• Chinese (Simplified): 龙骨朝下的（船） - 翻覆的（船）
• Chinese (Traditional): 龍骨朝下的（船） - 翻覆的（船）
• Hindi: कील वाला (नौकायन) - उलटा हुआ (नाव)
• Arabic: مزود بعارضة (بحري) - انقلب (قارب)
• Bengali: কীলযুক্ত - উল্টে পড়া
• Russian: килеобразный - опрокинулся
• Japanese: 竜骨のある - 転覆した
• Vietnamese: có sống (tàu) - bị lật
• Korean: 용골이 있는 - 뒤집힌
• Turkish: omurgalı - alabora oldu
• Urdu: کِیل دار - الٹ گیا
• Indonesian: berkiel - terbalik

Example Sentences

The boat keeled in the strong wind.

basic

The swan has a keeled breastbone.

basic

Some ships are keeled for stability at sea.

basic

He suddenly keeled over during lunch.

natural

The canoe keeled over when they all stood up at once.

natural

After hours at sea, the old fishing boat almost keeled over.

natural