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Definition of Centerboards
1. centerboard [n] - See also: centerboard
Lexicographical Neighbors of Centerboards
Literary usage of Centerboards
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Outing (1893)
"Hitherto, in the case of all international races since the America won the cup
in 1870. the successful yachts have all had centerboards. ..."
2. Leading American Inventors by George Iles (1912)
"In 1844 he built the big sloop Maria, with two centerboards and outside lead
ballast. She was for years the fastest yacht in the world, and in many respects ..."
3. Collections of the Maine Historical Society by Maine Historical Society (1898)
"... heavy centerboards, so adjusted as to be raised or lowered at will, two stumpy
masts to which were fitted nondescript sails for use on the lake. ..."
4. Publications of the Buffalo Historical Society by Buffalo Historical Society, Albert Bigelow, Buffalo Historical Society (Buffalo, N.Y.) (1902)
"These vessels varied from 18 to 65 tons burden, mostly built with slip-keels,
differing somewhat from the present style of centerboards. ..."
5. Prehistoric Settlement of the Pacific by Ward Hunt Goodenough (1996)
"... wooden cross beams and coconut fibre lashings) limited sail area and hence
speed, and their lack of deep keels or centerboards limited windward ability. ..."
6. The United Service (1903)
"... with huge centerboards which gave them the requisite speed, and filled the
general requirements in light and moderate weather, but the center of gravity ..."
7. A History of Buffalo: Delineating the Evolution of the City by Charles Elliott Fitch, Josephus Nelson Larned, Ellis Henry Roberts (1911)
"These vessels varied from 18 to 65 tons burden, mostly built with slip keels,
differing somewhat from the present style of centerboards. ..."
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