outboard
adjective
out·board
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Definition of outboard
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: situated outboard
2
: having, using, or limited to the use of an outboard motor
outboard
adverbDefinition of outboard (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: outside a ship's bulwarks : in a lateral direction from the hull
2
: in a position closer or closest to either of the wingtips of an airplane or to the sides of an automobile
outboard
nounDefinition of outboard (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: outboard motor
2
: a boat with an outboard motor
Examples of outboard in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Reasonable outboard ones can be had for as little as $100. — Los Angeles Times, "Commentary: Classical streaming has arrived. How do the new services stack up?," 29 Aug. 2019 George Brian Brensnock was arrested Thursday after being caught in the act of vandalizing a 25-foot 2005 Joker Marine outboard motorboat that was in storage, investigators said. — Wayne K. Roustan, sun-sentinel.com, "Man accused of setting ex-girlfriend’s $20K boat ablaze," 2 Aug. 2019 Because there’s no outboard hanging off the back, the whole topside of the hull is usable. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "Testing the Yamaha 210 FSH: The Boat That Blew Up the Formula," 31 Aug. 2018 The boat is a 27-foot offshore style sport boat, inboard/outboard with loud exhaust. — Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, "Oakland County lakes see drowning, boat fire, watercraft collision," 28 May 2018 Starting at $38,995, the limited also includes 10-way power driver seat with memory, a powered four-way front passenger seat and the all-weather package’s heating is extended to the steering wheel and second-row passenger seats (outboard only). — Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, "Newly arrived 2019 Subaru Ascent fills three-row midsize SUV niche," 24 June 2018 Except for the second weekend in August, when a fleet of mostly homemade stock outboard boats whiz through at speeds up to 75 miles an hour in the roughest and purportedly the last point-to-point outboard marathon in the country. — Elaine Glusac, chicagotribune.com, "Start your boat engines: 'World's Toughest Outboard Marathon' revs up northern Michigan," 12 July 2018 That extra $15,000 gets you some exterior design tweaks, like deeper outboard air intakes, fog lights, and some satin chrome detailing on the front grille. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "A sports car in SUV clothing: The Jaguar E-Pace reviewed," 28 June 2018 Wisconsin also is home to Mercury Marine and Evinrude, two of the largest manufacturers of outboard engines. — Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Tariffs coming on Harley-Davidson motorcycles, cranberries and aluminum for boats," 20 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
This year's prize boat is a ProCat 200 with Marine Master Trailer, and a Suzuki DF200ATX outboard, valued at $46,000. — Frank Sargeant, AL.com, "Alabama Outdoors News and Notes," 20 Feb. 2018 This year's prize boat is a ProCat 200 with Marine Master Trailer, and a Suzuki DF200ATX outboard, valued at $46,000. — Frank Sargeant, AL.com, "Alabama Outdoors News and Notes," 20 Feb. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Since outboards are powering increasingly large boats, there are new options for buyers looking for 350 horsepower and more. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "The 5 Best Outboard Motors for Powering Your Aquatic Adventures," 16 July 2019 So, bold prediction: 500-hp turbocharged V-8 outboards. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "Lake X: Mercury Marine's Secret Boat Testing Site," 27 Dec. 2018 Unique boats such as inboards, outboards, rowboats and canoes will be there as well. — Molly Korzenowski, Twin Cities, "White Bear Lake Classic and Vintage Boat show to include iconic ‘Queen Mary’," 21 June 2019 Unfortunately, morning on the river starts before sunrise, when the boatmen fire up the outboards and the hornbills start squawking and the rustle of leaves hints at the primates feeding in the canopy. — Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, "Want Serious Bragging Rights? Do a Road Trip Across Borneo," 16 Nov. 2018 Except for the second weekend in August, when a fleet of mostly homemade stock outboard boats whiz through at speeds up to 75 miles an hour in the roughest and purportedly the last point-to-point outboard marathon in the country. — Elaine Glusac, chicagotribune.com, "Start your boat engines: 'World's Toughest Outboard Marathon' revs up northern Michigan," 12 July 2018 Powerboat racing, which once had a thriving stock outboard circuit, requires the water course to be closed to other traffic, a logistical hurdle that has threatened the sport elsewhere. — Elaine Glusac, chicagotribune.com, "Start your boat engines: 'World's Toughest Outboard Marathon' revs up northern Michigan," 12 July 2018 Most were 21 feet and powered by 40- or 50-horsepower outboards. — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, "At Bristol Bay, there’s a changing of the guard at the boatyard," 7 July 2018 The young couple also enjoyed the early morning fishing trips in their cozy 13 foot outboard which eventually included the rest of the family. — courant.com, "Arline Wolansky," 18 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'outboard.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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outboard
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of outboard
technical
: located on or toward the outside of a vehicle (such as an airplane or ship)
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