out·board
ˈau̇t-ˌbȯrd 
1
: situated outboard
2
: having, using, or limited to the use of an outboard motor
1
: outside a ship's bulwarks : in a lateral direction from the hull
2
: in a position closer or closest to either of the wingtips of an airplane or to the sides of an automobile
1
2
: a boat with an outboard motor
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Bennett Daviss, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
To pamper those in the back seat even more, consider the Rear Seat Comfort package, which adds power-adjustable outboard seats with heat, ventilation, and massage, plusher headrests, heated armrests, and a remote control for the car's infotainment system.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 9 Aug. 2023
The boat that crashed was equipped with two outboard 250-horsepower engines and had an Alabama registration, officials have said.
—John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
The boat was equipped with two outboard 250-horsepower engines and had an Alabama registration, officials have said.
—Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2023
Heated front and second-row outboard seats are available as well as heated steering wheel and outside mirrors.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
The latest Radikal machined-aluminum external power supply and motor control are outboard components that provide precise speed regulation and isolate the turntable even further from sonic interference.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 July 2023
The reason: the screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 July 2023
On the other hand, all that motor and gear assembly creates a lot of outboard weight and bulk to the right of the blade.
—Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2022
This time, the rear dampers are mounted outboard of the frame, rather than inside, which Chevy said was necessary for the new truck's size and architecture.
—Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 28 July 2022
For instance, mounting 34-by-10.5-inch BF Goodrich K02’s (which actually measure out at 33 inches) to my Ranger required a two-inch suspension lift, chopping off the wheel-crash bars, and using wheels that spaced the tires outboard.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2021
Along with big, rectangular LED headlights positioned decidedly outboard, and a trapezoidal lower grille, the front view recalls Land Rover, but is decidedly modern.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 July 2021
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2023
Electric outboard batteries are measured in watt hours; a 915 Wh motor is recommended for big boats and big fishing plans.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
Each one is powered by the latest generation of Mercury outboards that are reportedly greener than other conventional engines.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
The pistons are attached to a connecting rod, which is connected to the crankshaft, which turns the engine and the propellor on your outboard.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 16 Aug. 2023
The shark rams the boat several times, smashing its huge snout into the stern and damaging one of the twin outboards.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 July 2023
When the outboards are chosen, the boat’s large hydraulic swim platform is sacrificed for a smaller, but very functional wraparound Opacmare transformer.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
The Regulator boat that crashed was equipped with two outboard 250 horsepower engines and had an Alabama registration, Eonas said.
—John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2023
Heated front seats, second-row outboard seats, steering wheel, and sideview mirror are all available, while a power-folding second row that moves at the press of a button for easy access to the third row is exclusive to the RS.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 17 July 2023
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Adjective
Looking at the latest prototype--a cell the size and shape of a Jeep’s outboard gasoline can, with a meager half-volt of power--an observer might be forgiven some skepticism.
—Bennett Daviss, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
To pamper those in the back seat even more, consider the Rear Seat Comfort package, which adds power-adjustable outboard seats with heat, ventilation, and massage, plusher headrests, heated armrests, and a remote control for the car's infotainment system.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 9 Aug. 2023
The boat that crashed was equipped with two outboard 250-horsepower engines and had an Alabama registration, officials have said.
—John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
The boat was equipped with two outboard 250-horsepower engines and had an Alabama registration, officials have said.
—Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2023
Heated front and second-row outboard seats are available as well as heated steering wheel and outside mirrors.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
The latest Radikal machined-aluminum external power supply and motor control are outboard components that provide precise speed regulation and isolate the turntable even further from sonic interference.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 July 2023
The reason: the screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 July 2023
On the other hand, all that motor and gear assembly creates a lot of outboard weight and bulk to the right of the blade.
—Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Adverb
Part of what made both the 605 and 505 possible was last year’s introduction of the groundbreaking 600 hp Verado V-12 outboard.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2022
This time, the rear dampers are mounted outboard of the frame, rather than inside, which Chevy said was necessary for the new truck's size and architecture.
—Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 28 July 2022
For instance, mounting 34-by-10.5-inch BF Goodrich K02’s (which actually measure out at 33 inches) to my Ranger required a two-inch suspension lift, chopping off the wheel-crash bars, and using wheels that spaced the tires outboard.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2021
Along with big, rectangular LED headlights positioned decidedly outboard, and a trapezoidal lower grille, the front view recalls Land Rover, but is decidedly modern.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 July 2021
Noun
As for grunt, the Alpha 50 can be fitted with a range of different inboard or outboard engines.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2023
Electric outboard batteries are measured in watt hours; a 915 Wh motor is recommended for big boats and big fishing plans.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
Each one is powered by the latest generation of Mercury outboards that are reportedly greener than other conventional engines.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
The pistons are attached to a connecting rod, which is connected to the crankshaft, which turns the engine and the propellor on your outboard.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 16 Aug. 2023
The shark rams the boat several times, smashing its huge snout into the stern and damaging one of the twin outboards.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 July 2023
When the outboards are chosen, the boat’s large hydraulic swim platform is sacrificed for a smaller, but very functional wraparound Opacmare transformer.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
The Regulator boat that crashed was equipped with two outboard 250 horsepower engines and had an Alabama registration, Eonas said.
—John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2023
Heated front seats, second-row outboard seats, steering wheel, and sideview mirror are all available, while a power-folding second row that moves at the press of a button for easy access to the third row is exclusive to the RS.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 17 July 2023
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outboard
1 of 3 adjective
out·board
ˈau̇t-ˌbō(ə)rd
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
1
: located outboard
2
: having or using an outboard motor
outboard
2 of 3 adverb1
: outside a ship's hull : away from the long axis of a ship
2
: in a position closer to the wing tips of an airplane
outboard
3 of 3 noun
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