adj
outboard
Outboard (adj) means Positioned on the outside of a boat or aircraft, or away from its centerline. Example: “The mechanic checked the outboard engine before the trip.”
adj
1
Positioned on the outside of a boat or aircraft, or away from its centerline.
"The mechanic checked the outboard engine before the trip."
noun
1
A portable motor mounted on the outside of the stern of a small boat.
"He replaced the old outboard with a quieter electric model."
How to use outboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAttached to the outside of a boat or plane, rather than built in — or the boat motor itself.
Common pairings
outboard motor
outboard engine
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Word forms
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Synonyms
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outboard motor
outboard motorboat
Antonyms
inboard
Rhymes for outboard
board
hoard
aboard
onboard
keyboard
cupboard
seaboard
backboard
starboard
cardboard
surfboard
clipboard
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Frequently asked questions
What does “outboard” mean?
The word “outboard” means positioned on the outside of a boat or aircraft, or away from its centerline. In plain terms, attached to the outside of a boat or plane, rather than built in — or the boat motor itself.
How do you use “outboard” in a sentence?
Here is “outboard” used in a sentence: “The mechanic checked the outboard engine before the trip.”
What part of speech is “outboard”?
Depending on how it is used, “outboard” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “outboard” have?
“Outboard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: positioned on the outside of a boat or aircraft, or away from its centerline.
