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1inboard
adverb in·board \ˈin-ˌbȯrd\
Definition of INBOARD
1
: inside the line of a ship's bulwarks or hull
2
: toward the center line of a vehicle or craft (as a ship or aircraft)
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First Known Use of INBOARD
1830
Rhymes with INBOARD
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2inboard
adjective
: located inside and towards the center of a boat, car, or airplane
Full Definition of INBOARD
1
: located inboard <an inboard engine> <an inboard spoiler>
2
of a boat : having an inboard engine
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First Known Use of INBOARD
1847
3inboard
noun
Definition of INBOARD
: a boat with an inboard motor
First Known Use of INBOARD
1939
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