Standard Lemma guide

inboard

adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ɪnˈbɔːɹd/
  • rhymes with -ɔːɹd
  • CMU ARPABET: IH1 N B AO2 R D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Situated within the hull of a vessel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: nautical, transport

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: outboard

2

adj

Meaning 2

Positioned nearer to the centre line of a vessel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, nautical, physical-sciences, transport

Examples

  • The Airbus A380 only has thrust reversers on its inboard engines.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: outboard

3

noun

Meaning 3

An engine located within the hull of a ship.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • Coordinate term: outboard

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

A boat with such an engine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • Coordinate term: outboard

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To discount a product in order to increase sales.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

6

adjective

Meaning 6

located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the inboard flaps on the wing

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: outboard

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: sisempi — within a ship
  • Swedish: inombords — within a ship
Real reading context

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