outboard

• Qualifie ce qui est situé à l'extérieur du corps principal d'une structure, généralement utilisé pour désigner les moteurs hors-bord de bateaux ou les composants externes d'aéronefs.

Describes something located outside the main body of a structure, typically used in reference to boat motors or aircraft components.

1. Located away from the centerC1formal

   Positioned on or near the outside of a vessel, aircraft, or vehicle, away from its central line.

   Excentré / latéral (hors centre)

   • The outboard engine was mounted on the back of the small boat.
   • The pilot checked the outboard fuel tanks before takeoff.
   • The outboard seats on the aircraft offer a better view of the landscape.

   Synonymesexteriorexternalouteroutsideperipheral

   Antonymesinboard

• Nom désignant un bateau à moteur équipé d'un moteur hors-bord, ou ce moteur à combustion interne fixé à l'arrière d'une petite embarcation.

A noun referring to a motorboat equipped with an outboard motor, or the internal-combustion engine itself that is mounted at the stern of a small boat.

1. Motorboat with outboard motorB2formal

   A small boat that is powered by an outboard motor mounted on its stern.

   bateau à moteur hors-bord

   • He took his outboard out on the lake for fishing.
   • The outboard sped across the water quickly.
   • They rented an outboard for their weekend trip.

   Synonymesoutboard motorboat

2. Outboard motorB2formal

   An internal-combustion engine that is mounted at the stern of a small boat, used for propulsion.

   moteur hors-bord

   • The outboard was lifted from the water for maintenance.
   • He replaced the old outboard with a newer model.
   • The outboard's propeller got tangled in seaweed.

   Synonymesoutboard motor