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inboard Definition

in·board (inbôrd′)

adverb, adjective

  1. inside the hull or bulwarks of, or toward the center of, a ship or boat
  2. close or closer to the fuselage or hull of an aircraft
  3. Mech. toward the inside

Etymology: < in board: see board

noun

a boat with the motor mounted inboard

inboard Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • engine: They advised the pilot his inboard engine appeared to be on fire.
  • end: To avoid letting the outhaul off too much, tie a knot in the system at the inboard end of the boom.
  • brake: The car has a suspension unique to Clubman's racing, with a De Dion rear using inboard rear disk brakes.
  • tank: The main challenge was my requirement of an inboard water tank, a necessity given my love of winter sports.
  • diesel: The Green Parrot has an inboard diesel, so the engine checks were little different from a narrowboat.
  • edge: The water is striking the back side of the blade near the inboard edge.

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