1) A removable motor which is mounted over the stern, or in a motor well, of a small boat. 2) A boat having an outboard motor.
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outboard (adj)
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1) Referring to the outside of the hull. 2) Away from the center of the hull, in the direction of the sides of the ship, or away from the ship.
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outboard motor (n)
Definition:
A removable engine that is mounted on the stern of the boat, or in a motor well.
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overboard (adv)
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Referring to the direction over the side of the ship and into the water. “His watch fell overboard.”
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running boards (n)
Definition:
Blackened boards fastened either side of the vessel on which running lights are mounted. The purpose of the boards is to make the running lights distinctly visible, and to direct them properly so that they show from dead ahead to two points abaft the beam.
See Also:
running lights
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sailboard (n)
Definition:
A vessel like a surfboard with a simple mast and lateen sail.
See Also:
surfboard, lateen
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seaboard (n)
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1) The land area at the boundary of the ocean “The ICW runs the full length of the Eastern Seaboard.” 2) A beach or shoreline, especially a pleasant or lovely seashore location.
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littoral, beach
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shipboard (n)
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1) The side of a ship. 2) Ship, as in “I learned that on shipboard.”
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shipboard (adj)
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Referring to anything that is located on or in a ship or that takes place on board a ship.
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short boards (n)
Definition:
Frequent tacks.
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starboard (pron: starb'd) (adj)
Definition:
The right side of a vessel when seen by someone facing the bow; as in: "The green running light is always mounted on the starboard side." From the ancient Egyptian steering board.
See Also:
port, steering board
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starboard tack (pron starb'd) (n)
Definition:
Sailing with the wind coming over the starboard side of the vessel; as in: "A sailboat on a starboard tack has the right of way."
See Also:
port tack
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steering board (n)
Definition:
A long oar mounted astern and used to steer ancient Egyptian and Viking vessels. The steering board was customarily mounted on the right side of the ship (starboard side) forcing the vessel to dock against the other side (port side).
See Also:
port, starboard, larboard
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surfboard (n)
Definition:
A long shaped board that can be used as a means for riding down the face of breaking waves off the beach.
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trailerboards (n)
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Matching decorative boards mounted outboard on either side of the stem just below deck level. These are often elaborately carved, painted and gilded, and may draw attention to the figurehead.
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weatherboard (n)
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The side of a ship facing the wind.
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man overboard (interjection)
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1) A loudly shouted notification to the entire crew that a seaman has fallen off the vessel. 2) An emergency situation during which the crew is attempting to recover a crewman who has fallen off the vessel.
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man overboard drill
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man overboard drill (n)
Definition:
A learning exercise for the entire crew to test their skills in recovering a seaman who has fallen off the vessel.
See Also:
man overboard
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gang board (n)
Definition:
A removable deck plank.
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bunk board (n)
Definition:
A rail or partition that can be installed at the edge of a berth to help keep a seaman from rolling out of bed when the seas are high.
See Also:
fiddle
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above board (adj)
Definition:
Without trickery or deceit, from the days when a pirate ship would approach its prey with most of the crew hiding below, giving the impression of a casual meeting at sea.
A stout triangular reinforcing piece sewn into the head of jib headed sails. In most cases the headboard is made of metal or heavy plastic to take the strain of the halyard and wind.
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jibing board (n)
Definition:
A centerboard, used in some small racing class sailboats, that turns slightly to weather making the hull more stable.
See Also:
centerboard
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washboard (n)
Definition:
A plank fastened above the gunwale aft to keep keep water out.
See Also:
gunwale
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go overboard (v)
Definition:
To take extreme measures, suggesting an effort beyond sense or reason. This expression probably originated ashore using seafaring imagery.
