noun Download 🔗Share Any of various projecting beams or spars that provide support for a sailing ship's mast. Examples : "The ancient sailing ship relied on sturdy outriggers to keep its tall mast from toppling over in strong winds. " nautical sailing part vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A long thin timber, pontoon, or other float attached parallel to a canoe or boat by projecting struts as a means of preventing tipping or capsizing. Examples : "The fishing boat had outriggers, making it more stable in the choppy water. " nautical sailing vehicle technical ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An outrigger canoe or boat. Examples : "The fishermen paddled their outriggers further out to sea, hoping for a bigger catch. " nautical vehicle sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An iron bracket or brace for an oarlock projecting from the side of a rowing boat. Examples : "The rowing team carefully adjusted the outriggers on their boat before the race. " nautical sailing vehicle part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The construction crane extended its outriggers to prevent it from tipping while lifting the heavy steel beam. " nautical vehicle sailing structure technical machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of ski pole, with skis attached at the bottom, instead of the spike/pick found on a normal pole. It is used in downhill skiing variants of para-skiing, especially those that use a sit-ski, such as the monoski. Examples : "The monoski user relied on their outriggers for balance and stability as they carved down the snowy slope. " sport technical device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading