outrigger
/ˈaʊtrɪɡər/
noun
- A projecting beam or float attached to the side of a boat or canoe to prevent it from capsizing.
- Traditional Pacific Islanders designed outriggers to navigate long ocean distances.
- He attached an outrigger to his kayak for extra balance while fishing.
- The outrigger kept the canoe stable even in strong winds.
- A boat or canoe equipped with an outrigger.
- They paddled an outrigger across the lagoon at sunset.
- Outriggers are popular in Hawaii for both sport and recreation.
- The team practiced in an outrigger every morning before the race.
- A projecting structure on a vehicle, aircraft, or building used for support or to extend reach.
- The crane's outrigger extended to keep the heavy load balanced.
- The camera crew set up an outrigger on the truck to film from above.
- A mobile home uses outriggers to level it on uneven ground.
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