Associations to the word «Daggerboard»

Wiktionary

DAGGERBOARD, noun. (nautical) A retractable centreboard that slides out to act as a keel

Dictionary definition

DAGGERBOARD, noun. A removable centerboard on a small sailboat that can be lowered into the water to serve as a keel.

Wise words

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