Beam on the bottom of a ship's hull (4)

I believe the answer is:

keel

(Other definitions for keel that I've seen before include "Strut along base of ship" , "Support on which ship is built" , "Structure along base of ship" , "ridge" , "Part of ship's frame" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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