Outrigger
noun
A support or brace, often used in boats, that extends outwards from the main part to increase stability.
His canoe has an outrigger to keep it stable on the water.
Often appears as...
- outrigger canoe
- outrigger beam
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of canoe or small boat that has a support (outrigger) attached to it to prevent tipping.
They competed in an outrigger race at the summer festival.
Often appears as...
- outrigger race
- outrigger festival
noun
A support or brace, often used in boats, that extends outwards from the main part to increase stability.
His canoe has an outrigger to keep it stable on the water.
Often appears as...
- outrigger canoe
- outrigger beam
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of canoe or small boat that has a support (outrigger) attached to it to prevent tipping.
They competed in an outrigger race at the summer festival.
Often appears as...
- outrigger race
- outrigger festival
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Wider Usage
Beyond boats, 'outrigger' can describe any extending support that increases stability in various structures.
The mobile crane was equipped with outriggers to enhance its balance during operation.
Pro Tip 2/3Stability Focus
Emphasizes the function of providing extra stability, especially in a marine context.
When sailing in choppy waters, an outrigger can prevent capsizing.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Considered a nautical or technical term, used in discussions about marine craft construction and stability.
The new fishing vessel design incorporates outriggers for improved sea-worthiness.
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Teaching Us to Look...
outrigger paddling is not only culturally significant but also a lot of fun and a great way to get kids to start seeing the world as the ancients did he's a refrigerator use your playground is your gym is your church is everything
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Constructing the...
building anything this big is not for the faint of heart thanks to its modular outrigger truss design workers are building the world financial center at a rate of one floor every three days
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Auli'i Cravalho
American Actress
I surf, swim, play water polo, and I paddle an outrigger canoe with my team. I'm also a klutz on land, so water is my thing.
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Auli'i Cravalho
American Actress
I surf, swim, play water polo, and I paddle an outrigger canoe with my team. I'm also a klutz on land, so water is my thing.
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