American English pronunciation

How to pronounce outboard

IPA transcription: ['aʊt,bɔɹd]

Pronunciation variants: ['aʊt,bɔɹd]['aʊt,bɚd]

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Noun

  • internal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat

  • a motorboat with an outboard motor

Adjective

  • located away from the midline of a vessel or aircraft

    “the outboard section of a wing”

    “outboard rigging”

Usage examples

  • British Seagull outboards were first sold under the name Marston Seagull.
  • They are the second largest producer of outboards in the world.
  • It also reduces yaw in the event of an outboard engine failure.
  • The two outboard Rolls-Royce Merlins were replaced by the jet engine.