even keel

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Of a business or other activity which is under control and running smoothly
A situation in which the boat is level and balanced for a smooth ride
A state of having one's emotions under control and balanced
1 Floating level; 2 To have a relaxed, calm disposition
When a boat is floating on its designed waterline, it is said to be floating on an even keel
When the draft of a ship fore and aft are the same
The ship in a true vertical position with respect to its vertical axis
The ship in a true vertical position as opposed to listing to the side
That condition in which a ship floats at her designed draft both forward and aft, or in which her keel line is parallel to its designed position
Said of a vessel which is balanced in such a way that the draft forward and aft is the same as the draft in the midship of the vessel on both sides
A vessel is said to be on an even keel when the keel is horizontal
Alternative spelling of even keel
on an even keel
(deyim) functioning normally after a period of difficulty
on an even keel
(deyim) not listing or tilting to one side
on an even keel
stable, not shaking or rocking
even keel

    Hyphenation

    e·ven keel

    Turkish pronunciation

    ivîn kil

    Pronunciation

    /ˈēvən ˈkēl/ /ˈiːvɪn ˈkiːl/

    Etymology

    [ 'E-v&n ] (noun.) before 12th century. From even + keel.
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