Centreboard

/ˈsentərbɔːrd/
noun

A movable flat piece underwater part of a boat that can be moved up into the boat or down into the water to increase stability or control direction.

The sailor adjusted the centreboard to control the boat's direction more easily.
Visual representation of "centreboard" - A movable flat piece underwater part of a boat that can be moved up into the boat or down into the water to increase stability or control direction.

Often appears as...

  • adjust the centreboard
  • lower the centreboard

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A movable flat piece underwater part of a boat that can be moved up into the boat or down into the water to increase stability or control direction.

The sailor adjusted the centreboard to control the boat's direction more easily.
Visual representation of "centreboard" - A movable flat piece underwater part of a boat that can be moved up into the boat or down into the water to increase stability or control direction.

Often appears as...

  • adjust the centreboard
  • lower the centreboard

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "centreboard"
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Sailing Essential

Centreboard is crucial for controlling a sailboat's balance and direction, especially for small vessels.

Illustration for Sailing Essential
Without the centreboard, the small sailboat struggled against the wind.
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Adjustable Stability

The centreboard can be adjusted to optimize sailing performance in different water conditions.

Illustration for Adjustable Stability
They lowered the centreboard further to stabilize the boat in the choppy sea.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Nautical Jargon

Centreboard is specific to sailing and boating, so use it in contexts familiar to these topics.

Illustration for Nautical Jargon
During the race, I heard the captain shout to lower the centreboard for a tighter turn.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sailing Essential

Centreboard is crucial for controlling a sailboat's balance and direction, especially for small vessels.

Illustration for Sailing Essential
Without the centreboard, the small sailboat struggled against the wind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Adjustable Stability

The centreboard can be adjusted to optimize sailing performance in different water conditions.

Illustration for Adjustable Stability
They lowered the centreboard further to stabilize the boat in the choppy sea.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Nautical Jargon

Centreboard is specific to sailing and boating, so use it in contexts familiar to these topics.

Illustration for Nautical Jargon
During the race, I heard the captain shout to lower the centreboard for a tighter turn.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sailing Essential

Centreboard is crucial for controlling a sailboat's balance and direction, especially for small vessels.

Illustration for Sailing Essential
Without the centreboard, the small sailboat struggled against the wind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Adjustable Stability

The centreboard can be adjusted to optimize sailing performance in different water conditions.

Illustration for Adjustable Stability
They lowered the centreboard further to stabilize the boat in the choppy sea.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Nautical Jargon

Centreboard is specific to sailing and boating, so use it in contexts familiar to these topics.

Illustration for Nautical Jargon
During the race, I heard the captain shout to lower the centreboard for a tighter turn.
Visual representation of the word "Centreboard"

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