centerboard

American

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

noun

Nautical.

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

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centerboard

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

At the end of a daylong sail, raise the centerboard and drop the hook in a shallow cove for drinks and a casual dinner.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Osh pulled up the centerboard as we came into shore alongside the fish pier.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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