leeboard

1 definition found

leeboard - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Leeboard \Lee"board`\ (l[=e]"b[=o]rd`), n.
     A board, or frame of planks, lowered over the side of a
     vessel to lessen her leeway when closehauled, by giving her
     greater draught.
     [1913 Webster]