Describes Ridged Scales on a Snake's Skin

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Architectural Styles, Group 1165, Puzzle 5 (Forbidden City).

Question is: Describes Ridged Scales on a Snake's Skin

and the answer is: KEELED

Word Meaning:

KEELED — simple past and past participle of keel

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