Outboard

adj, noun

adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An outboard motor.

    "Coordinate term: inboard"

  2. 2
    internal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat wordnet
  3. 3
    A vessel fitted with an outboard motor.

    "Coordinate term: inboard"

  4. 4
    a motorboat with an outboard motor wordnet
  5. 5
    A studio having outboard gear (compressor, equalizer, etc.).
Adjective
  1. 1
    Situated outside the hull of a vessel. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Positioned away from the centre line of a ship or aircraft. not-comparable

    "The outboard bales in each tier should be placed on their edges so that their flats will be presented to the sweat battens. This precaution is necessary to lessen the damage in case of chafage."

  3. 3
    Being or relating to an external effects unit such as compressor or equalizer. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    located away from the midline of a vessel or aircraft wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
boatcanoecruiserferryoutboard motoroutboard motor

Example

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"The inhabitants use wooden pirogues with outboard motors to navigate waterways that stretch from horizon to horizon."

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