dagger board

noun

A sliding centreboard used in some Chinese junks and dinghies, allowing for speedy maneuvering.

Meanings

noundagger board (plural dagger boards)

plural dagger boards · alternative daggerboard · alternative dagger-board

  1. nauticalA sliding centreboard used in some Chinese junks and dinghies, allowing for speedy maneuvering.
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