leeboard
/ˈliːbɔːrd/
noun
- A flat board attached to the side of a boat that can be lowered into the water to reduce sideways drift.
- He adjusted the leeboard to improve the boat's balance while tacking.
- The sailor lowered the leeboard to keep the boat from sliding sideways in the wind.
- Small sailboats often use a leeboard instead of a heavy keel.
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