keelboat
Translation
keelboat
Examples
The keelboat sailed smoothly across the bay.
The keelboat sailed smoothly across the bay.
Grammar Patterns
a keelboat ((noun)) a type of sailboat with a keel The keelboat sailed smoothly across the bay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sailboat, yacht
Etymology
A compound word from 'keel' (the main structural member of a ship) and 'boat'.
Memory Tips
Picture a boat with a deep 'keel' underneath, which keeps it stable in the water. This structure defines a keelboat.