Inboard (Adjective)
Meaning
Located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft; "the inboard flaps on the wing".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The inboard engines of the ship were more efficient than the outboard ones.
- The inboard flaps on the wing were extended to increase lift during landing.
- The inboard fuel tanks were located near the center of the aircraft for better balance.
- The inboard propellers were more protected from damage than the outboard ones.
- The inboard ailerons were used to control roll during the flight.