keelvat

Meanings

• noun

  A type of boat storage facility in Low German areas, where boats are lifted out of the water and stored on dry land.

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Variants

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keelboat , keelboats

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Etymology

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From Old Low German 'kelen' meaning 'to lift' and 'vat' meaning 'container' or 'tub'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known keelvat is believed to be the one in the Dutch city of Enkhuizen, which dates back to the 15th century.

2. Keelvats were once common in many Low German maritime communities, but are now becoming rare due to the increasing use of modern boat storage facilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. boat storage: Related to the storage and preservation of boats.

2. maritime community: Related to communities that rely on the sea for their livelihoods and traditions.

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In traditional Low German maritime communities, the keelvat was an essential part of boat ownership and maintenance. Boats were lifted out of the water and stored during the winter months to protect them from damage and decay.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'keelvat' is a type of boat storage facility where boats are lifted out of the water.

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