outboard motor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outboard motor
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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The once-humble outboard motor is having a supercar moment, with surging power capabilities making it the propulsion of choice for many high-end boats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The family was aboard the Pangaboat, a small boat with an outboard motor, along with several other people when it capsized at Del Mar Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2025
Dr Eid says the use of boats with an outboard motor - known as peque-peque - is also bringing change.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2024
Temple, set up a fair distance from the community’s push-off point, was double-checking the outboard motor of his canoe.
From Slate ● Dec. 16, 2023
Zara’s watching Nate, who is bent over a 15 hp outboard motor that a customer dropped off for repair.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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