Inboard: meaning, definitions and examples

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inboard

 

[ หˆษชn.bษ”หrd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

positioning term

The term 'inboard' refers to something that is situated towards the center or interior of a vessel, vehicle, or aircraft, especially in relation to the side or outside. In marine contexts, inboard engines are located within the hull rather than outside. This terminology is commonly used in maritime and aviation discussions to indicate where certain components are placed. The opposite of inboard is 'outboard', which describes components that are positioned towards the outer edge.

Synonyms

interior, internal, located centrally

Examples of usage

  • The inboard motor provides better protection from waves.
  • His seat was inboard, closer to the center of the airplane.
  • We decided to use inboard navigation systems for better control.

Translations

Translations of the word "inboard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น a bordo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคก เคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช an Bord

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di atas kapal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐ ะฑะพั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ na pokล‚adzie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒผใƒ‰ไธŠใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  bord

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ a bordo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gemide

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ์ƒ์—์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู‰ ู…ุชู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ na palubฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ na palube

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœจ่ˆนไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ na krovu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รก borรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผะตะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™midษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ a bordo

Etymology

The term 'inboard' originates from the combination of 'in', meaning inside or within, and 'board', which historically refers to the plank or surface used in ships and vessels. The word 'board' can be traced back to Old English 'bord', also meaning a plank or flat surface. In maritime contexts, 'inboard' became a significant term during the development of navigation and vessel design, as it distinguished between components that were housed within the shipโ€™s structure versus those that extended outward. As ship design evolved, the differentiation between inboard and outboard engines became increasingly vital for understanding vessel performance and design efficiencies. The concept has since been adopted into various other fields, including aviation and automotive industries, reflecting the term's versatility and ongoing relevance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,350, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.