inboard

/ˈɪnbɔrd/
noun
  1. A boat or motor that has its engine inside the hull.
    • The inboard is easier to maintain than an outboard model.
    • He prefers an inboard because it handles better in rough water.
    • They bought a new inboard for fishing on the lake.
adjective
  1. Located inside the hull or main body of a boat, ship, or vehicle.
    • The inboard motor is quieter than an outboard one.
    • We checked the inboard storage compartments for life jackets.
    • The yacht has an inboard engine that provides more power.
  2. Situated closer to the center or inside of something, especially an aircraft or vehicle.
    • The inboard wheels of the truck carry most of the load.
    • The inboard seats on the plane have more legroom.
    • He adjusted the inboard flap on the left wing.
adverb
  1. Toward the inside or center of a boat, ship, or vehicle.
    • Please move the cargo inboard to balance the load.
    • We stored the gear inboard to keep it dry.
    • The sailor pulled the rope inboard to secure the sail.
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