outrigger

== English == === Alternative forms === out-rigger === Etymology === Modification of earlier outligger after rig (“to fit out”); equivalent to out- +‎ ligger. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈaʊtˌɹɪɡə/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈaʊtˌɹɪɡɚ/ === Noun === outrigger (plural outriggers) (nautical) Any of various projecting beams or spars that provide support for a sailing ship's mast. (nautical) A long thin timber, pontoon, or other float attached parallel to a canoe or boat by projecting struts as a means of preventing tipping or capsizing. (rowing) An outrigger canoe or boat. (nautical) An iron bracket or brace for an oarlock projecting from the side of a rowing boat. An extension mechanism, often retractable when not in use, on a boat, vehicle, or structure which helps to stabilize it to keep it from tipping over. (skiing) A type of ski pole, with skis attached at the bottom, instead of the spike/pick found on a normal pole. It is used in downhill skiing variants of para-skiing, especially those that use a sit-ski, such as the monoski. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== inrigger outrigged ==== Translations ====