All English words - page 2807

Meanings of Keelie:

noun

A disreputable inhabitant of a town or city, especially one from glasgow.

Usage examples:

Where i live is okay - if i could just get rid of all the keelies it would be even better.

Meanings of Keeling:

verb

(of a boat or ship) turn over on its side; capsize.

Usage examples:

It's going to take more wind to make this boat keel over

noun

The lengthwise timber or steel structure along the base of a ship, supporting the framework of the whole, in some vessels extended downwards as a ridge to increase stability.

Usage examples:

Support the keel with timber blocking to take most of the weight of the hull.

phrasal verb

To fall over suddenly

Usage examples:

After running the marathon, jasper keeled over with exhaustion.

Meanings of Keels:

noun

The lengthwise timber or steel structure along the base of a ship, supporting the framework of the whole, in some vessels extended downwards as a ridge to increase stability.

Usage examples:

Support the keel with timber blocking to take most of the weight of the hull.

verb

(of a boat or ship) turn over on its side; capsize.

Usage examples:

It's going to take more wind to make this boat keel over

Meanings of Keelson:

noun

A structure running the length of a ship and fastening the timbers or plates of the floor to its keel.

Usage examples:

When we found she could sail in stronger winds, we fitted a stronger mast and rigging and, later, a…

Meanings of Keelsons:

noun

A structure running the length of a ship and fastening the timbers or plates of the floor to its keel.

Usage examples:

When we found she could sail in stronger winds, we fitted a stronger mast and rigging and, later, a…

Meanings of Keen:

adjective

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

A keen gardener

verb

Wail in grief for a dead person.

Usage examples:

The body of johnny was taken by his own people who keened over him

noun

An irish funeral song accompanied by wailing in lamentation for the dead.

Meanings of Keen-on:

collocation

Liking, interested in, or wanting (to do) something very much

Usage examples:

She's keen on playing tennis., he doesn't seem all that keen on being here, honestly., uk my son's …

Meanings of Keened:

verb

Wail in grief for a dead person.

Usage examples:

The body of johnny was taken by his own people who keened over him

adjective

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

A keen gardener

noun

An irish funeral song accompanied by wailing in lamentation for the dead.

Meanings of Keener:

noun

A person who wails or sings in grief for a dead person.

Usage examples:

A team of five keeners was hired to cry on the way to escort their father to the crematorium

adjective

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

A keen gardener

Meanings of Keeners:

noun

A person who wails or sings in grief for a dead person.

Usage examples:

A team of five keeners was hired to cry on the way to escort their father to the crematorium

Meanings of Keenest:

adjective

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

A keen gardener

verb

Wail in grief for a dead person.

Usage examples:

The body of johnny was taken by his own people who keened over him

noun

An irish funeral song accompanied by wailing in lamentation for the dead.

Meanings of Keening:

noun

The action of wailing in grief for a dead person.

Usage examples:

The keening of grieving mothers tore into an otherwise silent afternoon

adjective

(of a sound) prolonged and high-pitched, typically in a way that expresses grief or sorrow.

Usage examples:

A keening soprano voice

verb

Wail in grief for a dead person.

Usage examples:

The body of johnny was taken by his own people who keened over him

Meanings of Keenly:

adverb

In an eager or enthusiastic manner.

Usage examples:

One of this year's most keenly anticipated movies

Meanings of Keenness:

noun

The quality of being eager or enthusiastic; eagerness.

Usage examples:

He has expressed his keenness to retain his job

Meanings of Keens:

verb

Wail in grief for a dead person.

Usage examples:

The body of johnny was taken by his own people who keened over him

noun

An irish funeral song accompanied by wailing in lamentation for the dead.

adjective

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

A keen gardener

Meanings of Keep:

verb

Have or retain possession of.

Usage examples:

Return one copy to me, keeping the other for your files

noun

Food, clothes, and other essentials for living.

Usage examples:

The society are paying for your keep

Continue a certain state, condition, or activity

Meanings of Keep (something) at bay:

idiom

To prevent someone or something unpleasant from harming you

Usage examples:

Exercise can help keep fat at bay.

Meanings of Keep a stiff upper lip:

phrase

A quality of uncomplaining stoicism.

Usage examples:

Senior managers had to keep a stiff upper lip and remain optimistic

Meanings of Keep away:

idiom

Prevent from coming close

phrasal verb

Stay away.

Usage examples:

keep away from the edge of the cliff

Meanings of Keep from:

phrasal verb

Cause something to remain a secret from someone.

Usage examples:

Now you know what your mother tried to keep from you

Meanings of Keep in:

phrasal verb

Confine someone indoors or in a particular place.

Usage examples:

He should be kept in overnight for observation

Meanings of Keep one's eyes open:

idiom

Pay attention; be watchful

phrase

Be on the alert; watch carefully or vigilantly for something.

Usage examples:

keep your eyes peeled for a phonebox

Meanings of Keep out:

phrasal verb

Remain outside.

Usage examples:

If a sign says a track is closed, please keep out

Meanings of Keep secret:

phrase

To not tell anyone a secret that you know

Usage examples:

It's hard to keep a secret in a school., i asked him if he could keep a secret., these records of a…

Meanings of Keep secret:

phrase

To not tell anyone a secret that you know

Usage examples:

It's hard to keep a secret in a school., i asked him if he could keep a secret., these records of a…