Nautical Engineering Concepts

verb to collapse or fall over suddenly, especially as a result of exhaustion or illness

• The sailor keeled over from exhaustion after hours of rowing.
• I thought I was going to keel over from laughter during the comedy show.
• If I eat any more of this spicy food, I'm going to keel over!
• The news of his sudden death made her feel like she was going to keel over.

noun a steamboat or riverboat powered by paddle wheels

• The paddle wheeler was a popular mode of transportation in the 19th century.
• We took a ride on the paddle wheeler for a fun day out on the river.
• Let's hop on the paddle wheeler and cruise down the river.
• The paddle wheeler of progress slowly made its way through the challenges of the project.

noun a type of traditional boat used in the Maldives

• The sailyak is a type of domesticated yak that is commonly found in the Himalayan region.
• I saw a sailyak grazing in the field near the village.
• Let's go check out the sailyak at the petting zoo, it's so fluffy!
• The sailyak symbolizes strength and resilience in Tibetan culture.