kölar
Kölar is a Swedish plural noun meaning keels—the main structural element that runs along the bottom of a boat or ship’s hull from bow to stern. The keel provides directional stability, helps resist sideways movement, and often serves as a backbone for the hull’s framework. In historical and technical maritime literature, kölar are described in terms of their type (fixed, full-length keels versus retractable or lifting keels) and their impact on ballast, stability, and sailing characteristics. Modern yacht design continues to discuss keels in similar terms, with variations such as deep‑keeled, shallow‑keeled, or fin keel configurations.
Etymology and cognates: kölar derives from the Swedish noun köl, meaning keel. The word belongs to a
Usage and context: outside specialized maritime contexts, kölar as a term is uncommon. It may appear in
Notes: Kölar is not a separate technical category beyond the plural of köl. For readers seeking related