nounπShareAny of various projecting beams or spars that provide support for a sailing ship's mast."The ancient sailing ship relied on sturdy outriggers to keep its tall mast from toppling over in strong winds. "nauticalsailingpartvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The fishing boat had outriggers, making it more stable in the choppy water. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicaloceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn outrigger canoe or boat."The fishermen paddled their outriggers further out to sea, hoping for a bigger catch. "nauticalvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn iron bracket or brace for an oarlock projecting from the side of a rowing boat."The rowing team carefully adjusted the outriggers on their boat before the race. "nauticalsailingvehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn 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."The construction crane extended its outriggers to prevent it from tipping while lifting the heavy steel beam. "nauticalvehiclesailingstructuretechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The monoski user relied on their outriggers for balance and stability as they carved down the snowy slope. "sporttechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
