on keel
The phrase "on keel" is often used in nautical contexts to describe stability and balance, but it is more commonly seen in the idiom "on an even keel."
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Definition
C1Nautical
(technical)A watercraft moving straight without tilting or wobbling.
Example
- The captain ensured the ship was on keel before setting sail.
B2General
(figurative)In a stable or controlled state.
Example
- After months of uncertainty, the company is finally back on keel.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on keel":