inboard
inboard
Definition
in·board (in′bôrd′)
adverb, adjective
- inside the hull or bulwarks of, or toward the center of, a ship or boat
- close or closer to the fuselage or hull of an aircraft
- 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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