English Word · Intermediate
garboard
The board on a boat which attaches to the keel running fore and aft along the bottom
Pronunciation: say garboard
Meaning
The plank or plate on a boat that attaches to the keel, running fore and aft along the bottom.
Example
The boat builder fastened the garboard to the keel to begin the hull planking.
The boat builder fastened the garboard to the keel to begin the hull planking.
Practice tips
- Practice garboard out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.