leeboard

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Leeboard \Lee"board`\ (l[=e]"b[=o]rd`), n.
   A board, or frame of planks, lowered over the side of a
   vessel to lessen her leeway when closehauled, by giving her
   greater draught.
   [1913 Webster]
    

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