leeboard

leeboard Definition

lee·board (lē′bôrd′)

noun

a large, flat board or piece of metal let down into the water on the lee side of a sailboat to lessen its leeward drift

leeboard Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

clam: CL components BT rigging component RT leeboard clam leeboard clam Winch for pulling leeboards up when not in use.

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