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leeboards

/ˈliːbɔːrdz/

Meanings
noun
A board, or frame of planks, lowered over the side of a sailboat to lessen its leeway.

Examples :

"The small sailboat used leeboards to help it sail straight against the wind and prevent it from drifting sideways. "
nautical sailing vehicle

Related Words

Illustration frame

frame noun

/fɹeɪm/

The structural elements of a building or other constructed object.

"Now that the frame is complete, we can start on the walls."

Illustration planks

planks noun

/plæŋks/

A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.

"The old wooden bridge was built with thick planks that could support the weight of a car. "

Illustration board

board noun

/bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/

A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.

"The carpenter used a long board to build the new bookshelf. "

Illustration lessen

lessen verb

/ˈlɛsən/

To make less; to diminish; to reduce.

"The doctor advised me to lessen my sugar intake to improve my health. "

Illustration against

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

Illustration sideways

sideways noun

/ˈsaɪdweɪz/

A footpath near a road.

"The children walked safely on the sideways next to the busy street. "

Illustration lowered

lowered verb

/ˈləʊəd/ /ˈloʊɚd/

To frown; to look sullen.

"When his mother said he couldn't go to the party, Michael lowered, making it clear he was unhappy. "

Illustration leeway

leeway noun

[ˈliːˌweɪ]

The drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction.

"The sailboat experienced a significant leeway as the wind shifted, causing it to drift towards the shore. "

Illustration sailboat

sailboat noun

/ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/

A boat propelled by a sail.

"The sailboat glided across the lake, powered by the gentle breeze. "

Illustration prevent

prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration straight

straight noun

/stɹeɪt/

Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.

"The straight path to the school led past the park. "

Illustration drifting

drifting verb

/ˈdɹɪftɪŋ/

To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.

"The balloon was drifting in the breeze."