centreboard

English - Turkish

Definition of centreboard in English Turkish dictionary

işler omurga

salma omurga

kontra omurga

{i} işler omurga (gemi)

{i} salma omurga (gemi)

English - English

Definition of centreboard in English English dictionary

The adjustable keel on a small yacht or dinghy that acts, among other things, as ballast and to counteract the sideways force of the wind

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

A movable or sliding keel formed of a broad board or slab of wood or metal which may be raised into a water-tight case amidships, when in shallow water, or may be lowered to increase the area of lateral resistance and prevent leeway when the vessel is beating to windward

{i} retractable fin keel used on sailboats (Nautical)

It is used in vessels of all sizes along the coast of the United States

The adjustable keel on a small yacht or dinghy that act, among other things, as ballast

Hyphenation

cen·tre·board

Etymology

() From centre + board.