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Daggerboard

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An adjustable keel used by sailboats to provide stability and prevent sideways drift.

Usage:

• The sailboat's daggerboard allowed it to sail close to the wind.
• She adjusted the daggerboard to maintain the boat's balance.
• Without a daggerboard, the sailboat would easily drift off course.

Sense 2: A retractable fin occasionally used in small aircraft to enhance maneuverability.

Usage:

• The pilot extended the daggerboard to improve the plane's turn radius.
• Aircraft equipped with a daggerboard have better control during steep turns.
• The small plane successfully navigated through the narrow canyon using its daggerboard.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A local board or committee responsible for managing and promoting a specific aspect of a community.

Usage:

• The cultural daggerboard organized various events throughout the year to celebrate the town's heritage.
• She joined the environmental daggerboard to help preserve the local natural resources.
• The tourism daggerboard worked tirelessly to attract visitors to the region.

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