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KEEL

Definition:

[noun] the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly
[noun] 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; "The drunken man staggered into the room"
Synonyms: stagger, reel, lurch, swag, careen