The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
outrigged — adj. (of a boat etc.) having outriggers … Useful english dictionary
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outrig — v.t., outrigged, outrigging. * * * … Universalium
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outrigger — noun a beam, spar, or framework projecting from or over a boat s side. ↘a stabilizing float or secondary hull fixed parallel to a canoe or small ship. ↘a boat fitted with such a structure. ↘a similar projecting support in another structure.… … English new terms dictionary
rigged — adjective fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc) • Ant: ↑unrigged • Similar to: ↑lateen, ↑lateen rigged, ↑outrigged, ↑square rigged • Topics: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
whiff — n. & v. n. 1 a puff or breath of air, smoke, etc. (went outside for a whiff of fresh air). 2 a smell (caught the whiff of a cigar). 3 (foll. by of) a trace or suggestion of scandal etc. 4 a small cigar. 5 a minor discharge (of grapeshot etc.). 6… … Useful english dictionary
outrig — ˈau̇.ˌtrig, (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb Etymology: back formation from outrigger : to equip with outriggers a craft outrigged with pontoons Geneva J. Yockey … Useful english dictionary
