leeboard


lee·board

L0100200 (lē′bôrd′)n. One of a pair of movable boards or plates attached to the hull of a sailing vessel and lowered on the leeward side to reduce downwind drift.

leeboard

(ˈliːˌbɔːd) n (Nautical Terms) nautical one of a pair of large adjustable paddle-like boards that may be lowered along the lee side to reduce sideways drift or leeway

lee•board

(ˈliˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd)

n. either of two pieces of wood or metal attached to the sides of a sailing ship to inhibit leeway. [1400–50]
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