keel
📖 Definitions
noun
1. The beam along the length of the base of a ship or boat on which the frame is built.
2. A fin-like structure on the bottom of a hull, improving stability.
verb tr., intr.
To capsize, collapse, or fall.
💬 Usage Examples
“A grain of the opioid fell to the floor. He concentrated on trying to pick it up, then lost track, as his body went limp. His shoulders slumped and he slowly keeled forward.” Rachel Uranga; Plenty of Empty Seats on the Train; Los Angeles Times; Mar 15, 2023.