unkeeled

/ˌʌŋˈkēld/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the keel or keelson of a ship, or to remove the keel of a boat.

“The shipwright was tasked with unkeeeling the old sailing vessel to make it more stable.”

2. adjective

not having a keel or keelson.

“The unkeeled boat was prone to capsizing in rough waters.”

Synonyms

  • keelless
  • unkeeled

Antonyms

  • keeled