inboard
/ˈɪnbɔrd/
noun
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.