Definition of outboard motor
: a small internal combustion engine with propeller integrally attached for mounting at the stern of a small boat
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Two lower units were stolen from Yamaha 250-horsepower outboard motors on a vessel parked at a residence.
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The trafficking group allegedly organized transport from the Tunisian port of Nabeul to Trapani in Sicily aboard rubber dinghies equipped with high-speed outboard motors and trained navigators for 3,000 euros ($3,690) to 5,000 euros per person.
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Be sure that boat is clean and dry (drain plug out, outboard motor tipped down to drain out water).
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The cost of fuel’s gone up a little bit, but outboard motors are a lot more efficient.
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Telephone: 954-922-8890 Website: www.dusky.com Cigarette Racing Team The company has its new 42-foot GTO Reserve at the Miami Boat Show that features a 12-foot beam and four 400-horsepower outboard motors.
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For most of Canada’s history, Peterborough manufactured much of what Canada bought or used, including chain saws, outboard motors, boats, refrigerators, alarm clocks, locks, oatmeal and electrical motors and generators.
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Four men and about 6,300 pounds of cocaine were found aboard the low-profile vessel — boats that ride low in the water with several outboard motors for speed and paint jobs that camouflage them in the waves.
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Smugglers quickly pulled seven inflatable rubber dinghies out of boxes and pumped them full of air, clamped on outboard motors, distributed life jackets, and herded people aboard.
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First Known Use of outboard motor
1909
OUTBOARD MOTOR Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of outboard motor for English Language Learners
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: a small engine that is attached to the back of a small boat
OUTBOARD MOTOR Defined for Kids
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Definition of outboard motor for Students
: a small gasoline engine with an attached propeller that can be fastened to the back end of a small boat
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