bilge keel in English

noun
1
each of a pair of plates or timbers fastened under the sides of the hull of a ship to provide lateral resistance to the water, prevent rolling, and support its weight in dry dock.
As I reached the bilge keel , the ship was still moving through the water, the ship's side was horizontal and I was standing upright. It was now or never and I took a deep breath and jumped.

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1. DEANE An external Bilge keel about 300 feet long and 25 inches deep was fitted along the Bilge amidships.

2. 17 And the connection strength of the bilge keel of FRP fishing boat was obtained based on the ripping tests of 4 FRP frames.

3. Other articles where Bilge keel is discussed: ship: Ship motions in response to the sea: …ships are fitted with “Bilge keels” in an attempt to dampen roll

4. 30 Synthesizing the technology of joint and many structure models, the side structure and the joint technology between decks, upper buildings and bilge keel was determined.

5. ABOUT VESSEL Biofouling Vessel Biofouling is the attachment of organisms to wetted areas of a ship or boat, usually below the waterline; this can include the hull, propeller, bilge keel, keel coolers, thruster, inlet gratings, anodes, sea chests etc.