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Centerboard (Noun)

Meaning

A retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The sailor expertly lifted the centerboard as the sailboat navigated the shallow waters near the coast.
  • Sailboats that employ a centerboard tend to track more smoothly in a breeze with little loss of momentum.
  • This classic yacht utilized a unique combination of the keel and the retractable centerboard to handle tricky tidal flows.
  • It is wise for sailboat captains to make a careful mental map of submerged reefs when adjusting their vessel's centerboard depth.
  • Dropping the centerboard has effectively ceased sideways motion as it found secure contact with the sandy sea floor beneath.

Synonyms

  • Sliding Keel
  • Drop Keel
  • Centreboard
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