outrigged

outrigged
outrigged outrigged adj. 1. rigged with a structure projecting from or over the side of a boat for various purposes; having an outrigger; -- to prevent capsizing or to support an oarlock or to help secure a mast etc. See {outrigger} [WordNet 1.5]

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