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outboard Definition

out·board (o̵ut′bôrd′)

adjective, adverb

  1. outside the hull or bulwarks of, or toward the side of, a ship or boat
  2. ☆ away from or farther from the hull or fuselage of an aircraft
  3. ☆ outside the main body of a spacecraft

noun

  1. outboard motor
  2. a boat with an outboard motor

outboard Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: I'm not using any outboard at all, just using the desk - it really does the job.
  • take: Ideal for fishing or just pottering about moves well under oars and it will take a small outboard.
  • have: Now I have an outboard I can trust with CDI ignition system, and which doesnt send you in circles when you start it.

Converse of subject

  • power: This magnificent craft was an ally punt with a tent on top, powered by a 10hp outboard.

Adjective modifier

  • electric: Not even an electric outboard will be tolerated by these fish.
  • small: A set of oars or a small auxiliary outboard are advisable.
  • twin: The twin outboard roared and the little craft swept around the Dolphin ' s stern and headed out to sea.
  • 30hp: RIB with 30hp outboard, £ 285,000 GBP VAT paid.
  • four-stroke: With a first prize of an Avon 5.5m RIB with 40hp Honda four-stroke outboard for the club of the winner.

Modifies a noun

  • motor: Can I use a fresh water outboard motor in the sea?
  • gear: Rack Space A standardized size of the front mounting plate in outboard gear equal to approximately 1 3/4 " tall by 19 " wide.
  • engine: The outboard engine mounting board can also be seen to have retained its coating.
  • equipment: The School uses Pro Tools, Cubase and Sibelius and has a large selection of professional outboard equipment, plug-ins and microphones.
  • effect: Use it make notes about the song - sounds, outboard effects used, settings and so on.
  • end: The mandrel carries at its outboard end a 12 " driving pulley weighing about 12 lbs.

Noun used with modifier

  • Yamaha: This sytem is offered on a range of Yamaha outboards from 150hp to 200hp.
  • stroke: Full details and photos will be added Hardy Pilot Red Pepper was a 20ft Hardy Pilot with a Suzuki 50hp four stroke outboard.
  • hp: I recently bought a 7.5 hp merc outboard that appears to be in good condition.
  • seagull: Seagull outboards seem originally to have been made by Sunbeam.

Preposition: of

  • bearing: Notice the very largest backgear, just visible behind the faceplate and outboard of the front spindle bearing.