outboard (Meaning)
outboard (n)
a motorboat with an outboard motor
internal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat
outboard (a)
located away from the midline of a vessel or aircraft
outboard (a. & adv.)
Beyond or outside of the lines of a vessel's bulwarks or hull; in a direction from the hull or from the keel; -- opposed to inboard; as, outboard rigging; swing the davits outboard.
Synonyms & Antonyms of outboard
Synonyms:
- launch
- dink
- boat
- longboat
- pram
- pinnace
- coracle
- ketch
- sailboat
- lifeboat
- dugout
- pirogue
- piragua
- wherry
- dhow
- yacht
- shell
- riverboat
- garvey
- yawl
- gig
- scull
- dory
- rowing boat
- vessel
- scow
- sampan
- houseboat
- tender
- keel
- barge
- auxiliary
- bateau
- flatboat
- paddleboat
- jolly boat
- schooner
- catboat
- johnboat
- currach
- cutter
- watercraft
- shallop
- umiak
- punt
- curragh
outboard Sentence Examples
- The boat was equipped with a 90-horsepower outboard motor for increased speed and maneuverability.
- The mechanic carefully inspected the outboard motor's spark plugs to ensure optimal performance.
- The outboard propeller was replaced with a larger one to enhance the boat's thrust.
- The boat's outboard trim was adjusted to optimize its stability and reduce drag.
- The captain activated the outboard motor's kill switch as a safety precaution.
- The outboard engine emitted a loud roar as the boat accelerated rapidly.
- The outboard motor malfunctioned, causing the boat to lose power adrift.
- The outboard boat was designed with a sleek hull that reduced water resistance.
- Passengers enjoyed the thrilling ride as the outboard vessel raced across the choppy waves.
- The outboard motor required regular maintenance to ensure its reliability and longevity.
FAQs About the word outboard
a motorboat with an outboard motor, internal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat, located away from the midline of a vessel or aircraftBeyond o
raft, outrigger, rowboat, cruiser, skiff, catamaran, canoe, dinghy, kayak, pontoon
No antonyms found.
The boat was equipped with a 90-horsepower outboard motor for increased speed and maneuverability.
The mechanic carefully inspected the outboard motor's spark plugs to ensure optimal performance.
The outboard propeller was replaced with a larger one to enhance the boat's thrust.
The boat's outboard trim was adjusted to optimize its stability and reduce drag.
