LEEBOARD

Leeboard

A leeboard is a lifting foil used by a sailboat, much like a centerboard, but located on the leeward side of the boat. The leeward side is used so that the leeboard is not lifted from the water when the boat heels, or leans under the force of the wind.

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leeboard

Noun

  1. A board, or frame of planks, lowered over the side of a sailboat to lessen its leeway.


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