Centerboard Definition
sĕntər-bôrd
noun
A movable board or metal plate that, when lowered through a slot in the floor of a shallow-draft sailboat, functions like a keel to reduce leeward drift or increase stability, esp. one that moves on a pivot.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of centreboard.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- sliding keel
- drop keel
- centreboard
Other Word Forms of Centerboard
Noun
Singular:
centerboard
Plural:
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