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outdrive

outdrive

8.4
A motor part at the back of a boat that turns the propeller and helps steer
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌdraɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : motor de popa
  • The latest model of the boat features an advanced outdrive that improves speed and maneuverability on water.
  • outdrive packages

Examples

  • The guy says it has a Chevy straight 6 in it, and he says he put a new outdrive on it when he put it away!

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  • The father-in-law has dumped stuff nearby for so long that the lower portion of the outdrive is buried!

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  • Maintenance of the outdrive is essential to ensure the boat operates smoothly and efficiently.

  • Each boat comes equipped with a powerful outdrive that allows for better control and navigation.

Synonyms

outboard
vsoutdrive
  • Specialized
7 4.6

A motor that fits on the back of a small boat to make it move

is the external unit of a larger system and does not include the engine
outboard motor
vsoutdrive
  • Specialized
4 3.9

An engine attached to the back of a small boat that moves and steers it

is only the external drive unit that lacks the engine
sterndrive
vsoutdrive
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A boat engine inside with a drive outside at the back that turns the propeller

is only the external drive unit without the engine inside

Surface Forms

outdrive singular
outdrives plural

Morphology

outdrive = drive (semi-transparent) = out + drive

Built from 'out' + 'drive' which indicates an external drive, but the term refers to a specific technical boat component that may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Outdrive combines out- 'outside' and drive 'to move'. It names the engine unit that sits outside the back of a boat and makes the boat go.