OpenSynonym

keelboat

/ˈkiːlˌboʊt/

NOUN

1. A sailboat having a keel

A sailboat equipped with a fixed keel along its bottom, rather than a centerboard or daggerboard, providing stability and helping prevent sideways movement through the water.

1.1. Keel-equipped sailing vessels

A sailing vessel with a fixed underwater keel that provides stability and improves sailing performance.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The crew sailed their keelboat across the lake during the weekend regatta.
  • The keelboat maintained excellent stability despite the strong winds.
  • The sailing club introduced beginners to handling a small keelboat.
  • The experienced sailors preferred a keelboat for longer coastal journeys.

Related Words

1.2. Boats and sailing craft

A type of boat or sailing craft used for transportation, recreation, or navigation on rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The historic keelboat was carefully restored and displayed at the maritime museum.
  • Several keelboats were anchored near the harbor entrance.
  • The explorers used a sturdy keelboat to transport supplies along the river.

Related Words