outrigger

"The ancient sailing ship relied on sturdy outriggers to keep its tall mast from toppling over in strong winds. "

"The fisherman cast his line into the lake. "

"The political stability in the country allowed the students to focus on their studies. "

"My father uses a retractable pen for signing documents at work. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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

"Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

"The shelf is projecting about a foot from the wall. "

"The small boat was capsizing in the rough waves. "

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."