outboard

1. not comparableSituated outside the hull of a vessel.

   Antonyms: inboard

2. not comparablePositioned away from the centre line of a ship or aircraft.

   The outboard bales in each tier should be placed on their edges so that their flats will be presented to the sweat battens. This precaution is necessary to lessen the damage in case of chafage.

   2024, Robert J. Meurn, Marine Cargo Operations

   Antonyms: inboard

3. not comparableentertainmentBeing or relating to an external effects unit such as compressor or equalizer.

plural outboards

1. An outboard motor.

   Coordinate term: inboard

2. A vessel fitted with an outboard motor.

   Coordinate term: inboard

3. entertainmentA studio having outboard gear (compressor, equalizer, etc.).