The Keels of the ships, like the masts, were made of cedar; the oars were of oak, supplied by the oak forests of the table-land of Bashan.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
We're flat-bottomed, you see, with only bilge-Keels, and that reminds me; Izzard's coming back on Wednesday; I'd a note from him this morning.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions
I think, myself, it must be anger that makes them shine, for they generally do it when they are stirred up or knocked about by oars, or ships' Keels, or tumbling waves.
"Fighting the Whales"
R.M. Ballantyne