outboard

Meanings

• noun

  A type of motor used for boats, mounted outside the hull.

  - "The outboard motor is used for small fishing boats."
  - "My family's cabin has a dock with an outboard motor."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outboard
harbor , labor , quarrel

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Variants

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outboard , outboards , outboard motor , outboard motors

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old French term 'horsbord' which means 'outside the board' or 'outside the ship'.

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Trivia

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1. The first outboard motor was invented in 1922 by Carl Augustus Borchert.

2. Outboards can be used for various types of watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, and small powerboats.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inboard engine: A type of engine used in boats, mounted inside the hull.

2. Outdrive: A mechanical device that connects the outboard motor to the propeller.

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Culture

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Outboards have been an essential part of recreational boating and fishing since their invention in the early 20th century. They have been featured in various forms of literature, including novels and poetry.

How to Memorize "outboard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an outboard motor mounted on the back of a small boat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outboard' with 'boats' and 'motors'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'outboard' means 'outside the boat'.

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