Definitions for centerboard
ˈsɛn tərˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrdcen·ter·board

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1. centerboard, centreboard, drop keel, sliding keelnoun

   a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward

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1. centerboard

   A centreboard or centerboard (US) is a retractable hull appendage which pivots out of a slot in the hull of a sailboat, known as a centreboard trunk (UK) or centerboard case (US). The retractability allows the centreboard to be raised to operate in shallow waters, to move the centre of lateral resistance (offsetting changes to the sailplan that move the centre of effort aft), to reduce drag when the full area of the centreboard is not needed, or when removing the boat from the water, as when trailering. A centreboard which consists of solely a pivoting metal plate is called a centerplate. A daggerboard is similar but slides vertically rather than pivoting. The analog in a scow is a bilgeboard: these are fitted in pairs and used one at a time.

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1. centerboard

   A centerboard is a retractable keel which pivots out of a slot in the hull of a sailboat, known as a centerboard trunk or centerboard case. It is used to provide resistance to the lateral force of the wind, allowing the sailboat to effectively move forward, and can be raised or lowered according to the water depth or sailing conditions.

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1. Centerboardnoun

   alt. of Centreboard

Matched Categories

1. • Fin Keel

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for centerboard »

1. centre-board

2. centreboard

How to pronounce centerboard?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of centerboard in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of centerboard in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=centerboard
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centerboard
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centerboard
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=centerboard