English Explanatory Dictionary

even keel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The situation in which a watercraft is floating or proceeding in a smooth and level manner.
  2. Of an emotion or state of mind, the state or characteristic of being under control and balanced.
  3. Of a business or other activity, the state or characteristic of being well controlled and running smoothly.

Word forms

even keel even keels even-keel

Related words

right the ship rudderless steady hand on the tiller

Derived words

even-keeled
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