Outboard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Outboard is an adjective meaning Situated outside the hull of a vessel.
Meaning
Situated outside the hull of a vessel.
More Meanings
- Positioned away from the centre line of a ship or aircraft.
- (music) Being or relating to an external effects unit such as compressor or equalizer.
- An outboard motor.
- A vessel fitted with an outboard motor.
- (music) A studio having outboard gear (compressor, equalizer, etc.).
Example Sentences
Coordinate term: inboard
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.
Word Forms
- outboards
Synonyms for outboard
Depending on context, synonyms include portable.
Antonyms for outboard
Common opposites include inboard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include portable, inboard, speedboat, crosswind, field, overseas.
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