bilge keel

a projecting strip of metal or wood fastened lengthwise on either side of a ship's bottom to prevent heavy rolling, damage to the bilges, etc.

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noun
Nautical

Either of two beams or fins fastened lengthwise along the outside of a ship's bilge to inhibit heavy rolling.

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