keel

nouns

a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

keel

is a type of (narrower)

any solid convex shape that juts out from something

the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly

keel

is a part of

birds having keeled breastbones for attachment of flight muscles

is a type of (narrower)

any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom

one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability

keel

is a part of

the frame or body of ship

is a type of (narrower)

long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

walk as if unable to control one's movements

"The drunken man staggered into the room"

careen, keel, lurch, reel, stagger, swag