Outboard
(adjective)
- Located or situated on the outside of a ship or boat, especially on the side furthest from the center line.
- Relating to or being a type of motor or engine used to propel a boat.
Origin:
The term 'outboard' is derived from the phrasal adjective 'out of the board', which referred to things outside of the ship's sides.
Examples:
- The outboard motor made it easy to maneuver the boat.
- The outboard engine gave the boat more speed and power.
- The outboard side of the boat was more exposed to the waves.
- The outboard seating area was the best place to catch some sun.
- The outboard motor failed, leaving the boat adrift.