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bilge keel

/bɪldʒ kiːl/

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/bɪldʒ kiːl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМорской термин, обозначающий пару длинных узких плавников, прикреплённых к корпусу судна в районе скулы, предназначенных для уменьшения бортовой качки и повышения остойчивости на волнении.

A nautical term referring to a pair of long, narrow fins attached to the hull of a ship at the turn of the bilge, designed to reduce rolling motion and improve stability in rough seas.

  1. Ship stabilizerC2formal

    A long, narrow fin-like structure attached to the hull of a ship at the turn of the bilge, used to reduce rolling motion.

    ruСкуловой киль

    • The shipyard installed bilge keels on the new cargo vessel to improve stability.
    • Bilge keels are effective at dampening roll in rough seas.
    • The engineer inspected the bilge keel for corrosion after the long voyage.