English Word · Advanced
leeboard
A board or framework lowered beside a sailing boat to reduce its sideways drift
Pronunciation: /ˈliːˌbɔːd/
Meaning
A board or framework lowered beside a sailing boat to reduce its sideways drift.
Example
The sailor lowered the leeboard to reduce the boat's sideways drift.
The sailor lowered the leeboard to reduce the boat's sideways drift.
Practice tips
- Practice leeboard 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 advanced-level learners.