as in ships
a large craft for travel by water
for a few days at least, the Titanic was the largest and grandest keel afloat
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Back on the bridge, captain Nærbø steers the Polaris through the same fjords Norwegian ships have navigated for generations.—
Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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From Carthage there were easily predicted currents and visible land that carried ships from Carthage to Sicily in the best sailing months.—
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The trailer wastes little time establishing its pressure-cooker premise, quickly barricading five teenagers inside their high school as their hometown collapses into chaos.—
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Emergency crews work around the clock, but can only restore power for hours daily as high demand immediately collapses the fragile grid system.—
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The waterfront views steal the show, especially as boats drift by and the light starts to change.—
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The architects William Treanor and Maurice Fatio even treated the East River as the Grand Canal, adding a private dock for residents to moor their boats.—
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The program includes live bands and DJs on select sailings and routes, with performances typically held on larger vessels where space allows for small stage setups.—
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While there are probably Russian submarines — as there are across the Arctic region — there are no surface vessels, Mortensgaard said.—
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The individual then plops the turtle back down, taps its shell a few times, and walks away.—
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While some crew members focus on getting as much intel from the competition as possible — Nathan plops himself down on a step just behind the sundeck to listen in on a conversation between Joe and Brooke, the Harvard grad — others do some of their own matchmaking.—
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Yet real sovereignty slips further away.—
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Gwath slips the screen and positions himself for a lob from Byrd.—
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Hudson/Claire plunks a few notes on the funky upright piano to echo the song’s iconic bass riff.—
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As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.—
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Boat trips with the hotel’s fleet of luxury liners or a heli ride take you island-hopping to Hydra and Spetses.—
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Shoelaces are scanned to ensure that no player trips and breaks bones.—
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“Keels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keels. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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