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Winged keel of Australia II. The Winged Keel is a sailboat keel originally designed by Ben Lexcen and made its first appearance on the 12-metre class yacht Australia II in the 1983 America's Cup.Along with Australia II's efficient sail design, this keel was one of the factors contributing to Australia II's success.inged keels are generally found on high performance sailboats, if they are not prohibited by class rules. They are only of benefit for yachts sailing upwind where stability and the ability to produce side force are important and if the draft is limited by the class rule.
wing. n. 1. (Zoology) either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in most species. 2. (Zoology) one of the organs of flight of an insect, consisting of a membranous outgrowth from the thorax containing a network of veins.. either of the lateral petals of a sweetpea or related flower. b. any of various outgrowths of a plant part, esp the process on a wind-dispersed fruit or seed. 8. a means or cause of flight or rapid motion; flight: fear gave wings to his feet. 9. (Zoology) the act or manner of flying: a bird of strong wing.