Keelboat: meaning, definitions and examples
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keelboat
[ ˈkiːlboʊt ]
type of boat
A keelboat is a type of watercraft that is designed to be operated under sail or engine power. It features a keel, which provides stability and balance, allowing it to sail efficiently. Keelboats are often used for transportation, recreation, and racing on lakes and rivers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The keelboat glided smoothly across the lake.
- They raced their keelboat in the annual regatta.
- The crew prepared the keelboat for a long journey.
Translations
Translations of the word "keelboat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barco de quilha
🇮🇳 कीलबोट
🇩🇪 Kielboot
🇮🇩 perahu layar
🇺🇦 кільовий човен
🇵🇱 łódź z kilem
🇯🇵 キールボート
🇫🇷 voilier à quille
🇪🇸 velero de quilla
🇹🇷 kilbot
🇰🇷 킬보트
🇸🇦 قارب كيل
🇨🇿 plachetnice s kýlem
🇸🇰 plachetnica s kýlom
🇨🇳 竖桨船
🇸🇮 jadrnica s kilom
🇮🇸 kílbátur
🇰🇿 кільді қайық
🇬🇪 კილბოატი
🇦🇿 kilbot
🇲🇽 velero de quilla
Etymology
The term 'keelboat' stems from the combination of 'keel' and 'boat', where 'keel' refers to the structural element that runs along the bottom of the hull, providing stability and enabling better maneuverability in water. The prefix 'keel' has Old English roots, derived from 'cēole', which refers to a ship or boat. Historically, keelboats were widely used in the 19th century for freight transport along inland waterways in the United States, especially in regions like the Mississippi River. These vessels were pivotal in the expansion of trade and settlement, capable of carrying cargo and navigating shallow waters thanks to their flat-bottomed hull design. Over time, keelboats have evolved in construction and design, leading to the modern variations we see today.