Outrigger

noun

Any of various projecting beams or spars that provide support for a sailing ship's mast.

What it means

  1. (noun) Any of various projecting beams or spars that provide support for a sailing ship's mast.
  2. (noun) A long thin timber, pontoon, or other float attached parallel to a canoe or boat by projecting struts as a means of preventing tipping or capsizing.
  3. (noun) An outrigger canoe or boat.
  4. (noun) An iron bracket or brace for an oarlock projecting from the side of a rowing boat.
  5. (noun) An extension mechanism, often retractable when not in use, on a boat, vehicle, or structure which helps to stabilize it to keep it from tipping over.
  6. (noun) A type of ski pole, with skis attached at the bottom, instead of the spike/pick found on a normal pole. It is used in downhill skiing variants of para-skiing, especially those that use a sit-ski, such as the monoski.

Letter analysis

  • Outrigger contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Common questions

What does Outrigger mean?

Any of various projecting beams or spars that provide support for a sailing ship's mast.

How many letters are in Outrigger?

Outrigger has 9 letters.

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