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

Positioned on the outside of a boat or aircraft, or away from its centerline.

"The mechanic checked the outboard engine before the trip."

noun

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

outboards plural

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Synonyms

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outboard motor outboard motorboat

Rhymes for outboard

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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.