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(out-rig-ger) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a beam or framework extending from the side of a boat to provide stability.

Example Sentence

The outrigger kept the canoe from tipping over.

More Example Sentences

He attached the outrigger to the canoe.

Synonyms

stabilizer; support; brace

Antonyms

unstable; wobbly

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Rhymes

  • outrigger
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