leeboard

lee·board

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lee-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈliˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lee-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈliˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/

Definitions of leeboard word

noun leeboard either of two broad, flat objects attached to the sides of a sailing ship amidships, the one on the lee side being lowered into the water to prevent the ship from making leeway. 1
noun leeboard A plate or board fixed to the side of a flat-bottomed boat and let down into the water to reduce drift to the leeward side. 1
noun leeboard one of a pair of large adjustable paddle-like boards that may be lowered along the lee side to reduce sideways drift or leeway 0
noun leeboard a large, flat board or piece of metal let down into the water on the lee side of a sailboat to lessen its leeward drift 0

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Origin of leeboard

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English: the lee side of a ship; see lee1, board

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Parts of speech for Leeboard

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leeboard popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

leeboard usage trend in Literature

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