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Centerboard Definition & Meaning

centerboard
noun
  1. a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward

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Frequently asked questions

What does centerboard mean?
a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward
What part of speech is centerboard?
Centerboard is a noun.

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