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outrigger

/ˈaʊt.rɪɡ.ər/

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noun

/ˈaʊt.rɪɡ.ər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее стабилизирующую конструкцию для каноэ, состоящую из балок, прикреплённых к бревну или поплавку особой формы, идущему параллельно корпусу.

A noun referring to a stabilizing structure for a canoe, consisting of spars attached to a shaped log or float that runs parallel to the hull.

  1. Canoe stabilizerB2formal

    A projecting structure attached to the side of a canoe or boat to provide stability, typically consisting of a long pole connected to a float that runs parallel to the hull.

    ruСтабилизатор каноэ

    • The outrigger kept the canoe steady in the rough water.
    • Traditional Pacific Islanders use outrigger canoes for fishing and travel.
    • He attached the outrigger to the boat before setting sail.

    Synonymsfloatstabilizer

Forms
  • outriggers plural form
  • outriggers' possessive plural form
  • outrigger's possessive singular form