daggerboard

dag·ger·board

Naut. a centerboard, specif. one that is thrust directly into the water rather than being swung down on a pivot

Origin of daggerboard

so named because it is placed into the water with a thrusting motion

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Noun

(plural daggerboards)

(nautical) A retractable centreboard that slides out to act as a keel

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