Synonyms for

Outboard

Verb / ˈaʊˌtbɔ:rd / Another word for outboard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

located on the exterior of a boat or ship

Synonyms & similar words

outboardmotorboat outboardmotor inboard external exterior outside surface shell hull peripheral exposed outward extroverted overt obvious apparent visible outer outlying remote distant far-off offshore

Example sentences

  1. The outboard motor on our boat is very loud.
  2. My dad is going to attach an outboard motor to our canoe.
  3. The fishermen used an outboard motor to get to the fishing spot.
  4. The outboard engine was too expensive for us to buy.
  5. I like to sit on the outboard side of the boat.

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  • A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do new things.
  • I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship. - Louisa May Alcott
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward

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