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outrigged

outrigged

1 9.5
A boat with a support that sticks out from one side to make it more stable
  • adjective
  • /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡd/
  • Specialized
: con estabilizadores
  • An outrigged sailboat is more stable in rough waters than a standard one.

Examples

  • The canoe was outrigged for stability during the race.

  • Is this kayak outrigged for better balance?

  • He admired the craftsmanship of the outrigged fishing vessel anchored in the harbor.

  • The crew rowed swiftly in their outrigged canoe along the coastline.

  • An outrigged sailboat is designed to prevent capsizing while sailing in strong winds.

  • They raced in an outrigged canoe that provided extra stability on the choppy water.

  • The architect chose an outrigged design for the fishing boat to ensure it could handle rough seas.

Antonyms

unrigged
1 7.5

A ship that has had its ropes, sails, or equipment removed

Surface Forms

outrigged positive

Morphology

outrigged = outrigger (transparent) = outrigger + ed

Formed from the noun 'outrigger' with the adjectival/past-participle suffix '-ed', meaning 'equipped with an outrigger', which is a direct and regular derivation.

Etymology

Outrigged comes from out meaning 'to the side' and rig meaning 'equipment'. A helpful picture is a canoe with a frame or float that sticks out to the side to keep it steady, so outrigged means 'having a side support'.