Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outboard
Noun
/ˈaʊt.bɔrd/
Definition
An outboard is a type of motor mounted on the exterior of a boat.
Examples
- The outboard motor allowed the small fishing boat to speed across the lake.
- He decided to install a new outboard after the old one broke down last summer.
- We rented an outboard for our weekend trip to the coastline.
Meaning
It refers to a propulsion system that is placed outside the hull of a vessel, providing power for navigation.
Synonyms
- Marine engine
- Boat motor
- External motor
