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outboard

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈaʊtˌbɔɹd// UK //aʊtbˈɔːd// out·board

n. a type of small boat engine that hangs outside the boat. It is usually powered by a gasoline engine and is easy to repair.

n. a small internal-combustion engine mounted on the stern of a boat, typically used for propulsion. Often used in the plural to refer to the engine itself.


SIMPLE

The boat has a powerful outboard engine.

CONTEXTUAL

Because the outboard is located on the back of the boat, it is easier to maintain and repair than an inboard engine.

COMPLEX

While inboard engines offer a more streamlined design, many recreational boaters prefer the outboard for its simplicity and the ability to quickly replace the unit if it fails during a trip.

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