outrigger

out·rig·ger  (outrgr)

n.

1. Nautical

a. A projecting beam or spar run out from the side of a vessel to help in securing the masts or from a mast to be used in extending a rope or sail.

b. A long thin float attached parallel to a seagoing canoe by projecting spars as a means of preventing it from capsizing.

c. A vessel fitted with such a float or beam.

d. A support for an oarlock projecting from the side of a racing shell.

e. A racing shell fitted with such a support.

2. A projecting frame extending laterally beyond the main structure of a vehicle, aircraft, or machine to stabilize the structure or support an extending part.

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outrigger

Noun

1. a stabilizing framework projecting from the side of a boat or canoe

2. a boat or canoe equipped with such a framework

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

outrigger - a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull outrigger canoe - a seagoing canoe (as in South Pacific) with an outrigger to prevent it from upsetting stabiliser, stabilizer - a device for making something stable