Associations to the word «Outrigger»

Wiktionary

OUTRIGGER, noun. (nautical) Any of various projecting beams that provide support for a mast or, fitted with a float, provide support for a canoe.
OUTRIGGER, noun. (nautical) An outrigger canoe.
OUTRIGGER, noun. An extension mechanism, often retractable when not in use, on a boat, vehicle, or structure which helps to stabilize it to keep it from tipping over.
OUTRIGGER CANOE, noun. A seagoing canoe having one or more lateral support floats to provide stability.
OUTRIGGER CANOES, noun. Plural of outrigger canoe

Dictionary definition

OUTRIGGER, noun. A stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull.

Wise words

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