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Bottom Main Beam Of A Ship Running Fore And Aft Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is KEEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: KEEL

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
271%10Fore-and-aft sails rigged on a mast located towards the aft of the ship
364%12 Sail on a fore-and-aft stay leading from a fore royal masthead to the jib boom

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "KEEL" which means:

    noun
  • • A projection or ridge that suggests a keel
  • • The median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly
  • • One of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability
  • verb
  • • Walk as if unable to control one's movements

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The ship's keel was damaged and needed to be repaired."
  • • "The keel provides stability and helps to prevent the ship from capsizing."

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The Guardian Quick04 Feb 2023 Down 3
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