- centreboard
- centreboard centreboard n.
same as {centerboard}.
Syn: centerboard, drop keel, sliding keel. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
centreboard
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centreboard — (US centerboard) ► NOUN ▪ a pivoted board lowered through the keel of a sailing boat to reduce sideways movement … English terms dictionary
Centreboard — is similar but slides vertically rather than pivoting.FunctionA centreboard is used to provide lift to counter the lateral force from the sails. This is required for sailboats to move in directions other than downwind, since the force of the sail … Wikipedia
Centreboard — Centerboard Cen ter*board , Centreboard Cen tre*board,, n. (Naut.) A retractable or sliding keel used on sailboats, formed of a broad board or slab of wood or metal which may be raised into a water tight case amidships, when in shallow water, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
centreboard — noun The adjustable keel on a small yacht or dinghy that acts, among other things, as ballast and to counteract the sideways force of the wind … Wiktionary
centreboard — n. retractable fin keel used on sailboats (Nautical) … English contemporary dictionary
centreboard — (US centerboard) noun a pivoted board that can be lowered through the keel of a sailing boat to reduce sideways movement … English new terms dictionary
centreboard — /ˈsɛntəbɔd / (say sentuhbawd) noun a movable fin keel in a boat, especially a sailing dinghy, that can be drawn up in shallow water. Also, centreplate …
centreboard — n. (US centerboard) a board for lowering through a boat s keel to prevent leeway … Useful english dictionary
List of World Championships medalists in sailing (centreboard classes) — This is a List of World Championships medalists in sailing in centreboard classes.29er49erWomen sWomen sLaserOK DinghySunfishZoom 8 … Wikipedia
Sailing — is the art of controlling a sailing vessel. By changing the rigging, rudder and dagger or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to change the direction and speed of a boat. Mastery of the skill requires… … Wikipedia
