outrigger (Meaning)
outrigger (n)
a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull
outrigger (n.)
Any spar or projecting timber run out for temporary use, as from a ship's mast, to hold a rope or a sail extended, or from a building, to support hoisting teckle.
A projecting support for a rowlock, extended from the side of a boat.
A boat thus equipped.
A projecting contrivance at the side of a boat to prevent upsetting, as projecting spars with a log at the end.
A projecting frame used to support the elevator or tail planes, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of outrigger
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outrigger Sentence Examples
- The stability of the canoe is enhanced by its dual outriggers.
- The outrigger on the sailboat provided additional leverage during tacking.
- The fishing boat's outriggers allowed it to remain steady despite choppy waters.
- The Polynesian outrigger canoe is an iconic symbol of ancient seafaring skills.
- The outriggers on the hydrofoil acted as stabilizers during high-speed turns.
- The outrigger platform on the offshore wind turbine was crucial for maintenance access.
- The suspension bridge featured massive outriggers to distribute the weight of the traffic.
- The outriggers on the helicopter landing pad prevented it from swaying in strong winds.
- The outrigger on the spy plane extended its range by carrying additional fuel tanks.
- The outrigger canoe club hosted races to showcase the skill of its paddlers.
FAQs About the word outrigger
a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hullAny spar or projecting timber run out for temporary use, as from a ship's ma
keelboat, ketch, lugger, caravel, yawl, catboat, knockabout, dinghy, shallop, clipper
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The stability of the canoe is enhanced by its dual outriggers.
The outrigger on the sailboat provided additional leverage during tacking.
The fishing boat's outriggers allowed it to remain steady despite choppy waters.
The Polynesian outrigger canoe is an iconic symbol of ancient seafaring skills.
