outboard
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Situated outside the hull of a vessel.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈaʊtbɔɹd
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Definition
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noun
A motorboat with an outboard motor
A vessel fitted with an outboard motor.
adjective
Situated outside the hull of a vessel.
Located away from the midline of a vessel or aircraft
“The outboard section of a wing.”
Positioned away from the centre line of a ship or aircraft.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
More ways to use outboard
- “The outboard section of a wing.”adjective
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Compound terms
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Internal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat.
A motorboat with an outboard motor.
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Sense: situated outside the hull of a vessel
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