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daggerboard

(ˈdæɡəˌbɔːd)
n
(Nautical Terms) a light bladelike board inserted into the water through a slot in the keel of a boat to reduce keeling and leeway. Compare centreboard
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Noun 1. daggerboard - a removable centerboard on a small sailboat that can be lowered into the water to serve as a keel
centerboard, centreboard, drop keel, sliding keel - a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward
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