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Leeboard

A leeboard is a plank or board that is attached to the side of a boat to provide additional stability and prevent drifting. It is designed to be lowered into the water on the lee side of the boat to counteract the lateral force caused by wind or currents.

Examples of usage:

Noun:

1. The sailor lowered the leeboard to keep the boat steady in rough waters.
2. Leeboards are commonly used on small sailboats to enhance stability.

Verb:

1. The captain decided to leeboard the vessel to stay on course during the storm.
2. They carefully leeboarded the dinghy to prevent it from tipping over.

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