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centreboard

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Definitions of centreboard word

  • noun centreboard a supplementary keel for a sailing vessel, which may be adjusted by raising and lowering 3
  • noun centreboard (nautical) 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. 1
  • noun centreboard (British, nautical) 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. 0

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Parts of speech for Centreboard

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adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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centreboard popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

centreboard usage trend in Literature

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