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stern drive

1 American  

noun

Nautical.

  1. inboard-outboard.

stern-drive 2 American  
[sturn-drahyv] / ˈstɜrnˌdraɪv /

adjective

Nautical.

  1. inboard-outboard.

Etymology

Origin of stern drive1

First recorded in 1965–70

Origin of stern-drive2

First recorded in 1965–70

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"Stern drive rockets out," ordered Strong.

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