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Definition: A boat in which the engine is outside the hull at the back of the boat.
Pronunciation: 'aut-"bord
Examples: Boaters who often travel in shallow waters benefit from an outboard marine engine because you can easily raise it out of the water when there is a risk of running aground.

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