Inboard Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɪnˌbɔɹd

IN-bord

UK

ˈɪnbɔːd

IN-bawd

Definition

Relating to something fitted inside a boat, especially an engine that is mounted inside the hull rather than outside. Sometimes used for parts close to the center of a vehicle, not the side.

Usage & Nuances

'Inboard' is mainly nautical and technical. As a noun, it often means 'inboard motor.' As an adjective, it describes things inside the hull or closer to vehicle center. Opposite: 'outboard.' Mainly formal or technical, rarely used in casual English.

• Spanish: interior (de barco) - motor interno
• Portuguese (BR): interno (de barco) - motor interno
• Portuguese (PT): interno (de barco) - motor interno
• Chinese (Simplified): 舷内的 - 内置发动机
• Chinese (Traditional): 舷內的 - 內置引擎
• Hindi: इनबोर्ड (नाव या वाहन के अंदर) - अंदरूनी इंजन
• Arabic: داخلي (في القوارب) - محرك داخلي
• Bengali: ইনবোর্ড (নৌকা/যানের অভ্যন্তরের অংশ) - অভ্যন্তরীণ
• Russian: внутренний (двигатель/мотор)
• Japanese: インボード（船内に搭載されたもの） - 船内
• Vietnamese: trong tàu - trong thân tàu
• Korean: 인보드 (선체 내부 장착) - 내부
• Turkish: içte kalan - içten takmalı (motor/tekne)
• Urdu: ان بورڈ (کشتی یا گاڑی کے اندورنی حصے)
• Indonesian: inboard - dalam kapal

Example Sentences

The boat uses an inboard engine for power.

basic

An inboard motor is safer during docking.

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The mechanic repaired the old inboard quickly.

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Is your boat inboard or outboard?

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There's an inboard fuel tank under the deck.

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Some jet skis have inboard engines, not outboard ones.

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