Definition of Daggerboard

1. Noun. A removable centerboard on a small sailboat that can be lowered into the water to serve as a keel.


Definition of Daggerboard

1. Noun. (nautical) A retractable centreboard that slides out to act as a keel ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Daggerboard

dag
dagaba
dagabas
dagame
dagesh
dagesh forte
dagesh lene
dageshes
dagestan
dagga
daggas
dagged
dagger
dagger board
dagger fern
daggerboard (current term)
daggerboards
daggered
daggerless
daggerlike
daggerman
daggermen
daggerpoint
daggerpoints
daggers
daggier
daggiest
daggily
dagging

Literary usage of Daggerboard

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. From Behemoth to Microship: Two Platforms for Technomadic Adventure by Steven K. Roberts (2000)
"... of pivoting aluminum T handles... which also carry Tech note on the daggerboard: Positioning the board to provide a bit of weather helm is critical, ..."

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