Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

centreboard

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.07 in modern English

Syllables
cen-tre-board
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The adjustable keel on a small yacht or dinghy that acts, among other things, as ballast and to counteract the sideways force of the wind.

British usage

Etymology

From centre + board.

Usage

Inflected Forms

centreboards (plural) centre-board (alternative) centre board (alternative) centerboard (alternative) center-board (alternative) center board (alternative)

Phrases

bilge board dagger board

Frequently Paired Words

bilge board dagger board leeboard

Synonyms

centerboard drop keel sliding keel

Questions

What does centreboard mean?
The adjustable keel on a small yacht or dinghy that acts, among other things, as ballast and to counteract the sideways force of the wind.
Where does centreboard come from?
From centre + board.

How to pronounce centreboard

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