Ship Synecdochically Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: KEEL

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	17%	7		Historically, this ship carried fewer guns than a ship of the line
3	17%	9		Navy sailor responsible for sending ship-to-ship signals

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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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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times08 Dec 1977	Across 60
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