Definition of Centerboard

1. Noun. A retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward.

Exact synonyms: Centreboard, Drop Keel, Sliding Keel
Specialized synonyms: Daggerboard
Generic synonyms: Fin Keel
Group relationships: Sailboat, Sailing Boat

Definition of Centerboard

1. n. A movable or sliding keel formed of a broad board or slab of wood or metal which may be raised into a water-tight case amidships, when in shallow water, or may be lowered to increase the area of lateral resistance and prevent leeway when the vessel is beating to windward. It is used in vessels of all sizes along the coast of the United States

Definition of Centerboard

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Centerboard

Centaurus
centaury
centavo
centavos
centchroman
centenarian
centenarians
centenaries
centenary
centennial
centennially
centennials
Centennial State
center
center(a)
centerboard (current term)
centerboards
centered
centeredness
centerednesses
centerfielder
centerfold
centerfolds
centering
centerings
centering force
centerless
centerline
centerlines
centerpiece

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