outrigger
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British pronunciation
/a‍ʊtɹˈɪɡɐ/

"outrigger"Meghatározása és Jelentése

Outrigger
01

támaszték, kibővített szerkezet

a structure attached to the side of a boat or ship, typically for support or stability, extending beyond the hull
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Fishermen in the Pacific Islands traditionally use outriggers on their boats for better balance.
Without an outrigger, the boat would have easily overturned in the strong current.
02

a support leg that extends outward from a crane to stabilize it and prevent tipping during lifting operations

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The crane operator extended the outriggers before lifting the beam.
Without outriggers, the crane would n't be stable on uneven ground.
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