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centerboard

American  
[sen-ter-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈsɛn tərˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

Nautical.

  1. a pivoted fin keel that can be swung upward and aft within a watertight trunk when not in use.

Etymology

Origin of centerboard

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; center + board

Example Sentences

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For the trip, Coneys chartered the Megan Jaye, a 43-foot aft-cockpit, Hinckley centerboard sloop.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2020

The centerboard fleets begin racing on Saturday, with events starting at 10:30 a.m.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2011

With only a vestigial keel, she relies on a retractable centerboard to keep her steady in the water.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then Hood gave Robin an extralong, 6 ft. daggerlike centerboard "with some shape to it."

From Time Magazine Archive

It had a slot in the center of the cockpit, beside which rested a long centerboard.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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