Definition of Outrigger

1. Noun. A stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull.

Group relationships: Outrigger Canoe
Generic synonyms: Stabiliser, Stabilizer

Definition of Outrigger

1. n. Any spar or projecting timber run out for temporary use, as from a ship's mast, to hold a rope or a sail extended, or from a building, to support hoisting teckle.

2. n. A projecting frame used to support the elevator or tail planes, etc.

Definition of Outrigger

1. Noun. (nautical) any of various projecting beams that provide support for a mast or, fitted with a float, provide support for a canoe ¹

2. Noun. (nautical) an outrigger canoe ¹

3. Noun. an extention mechanism, often retractable when not in use, on a boat, vehicle, or structure which helps stabilize the boat, vehicle, or structure to keep it from tipping over ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Outrigger

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Outrigger

outreport
outreported
outreporting
outreproduce
outreproduced
outreproduces
outreproducing
outridden
outride
outrider
outriders
outrides
outriding
outrig
outrigged
outrigger (current term)
outrigger canoe
outrigger canoes
outriggers
outrigging
outright
outrighted
outrighting
outrightly
outrights
outrigs
outring
outringing
outrings
outrival

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