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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

daggerboard

/ˈdæɡərbɔːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does daggerboard mean?

noun

A flat board or plate, typically made of wood or fiberglass, used on a sailboat to control the angle of the sail and prevent it from being blown back by the wind.

Example

"The sailor adjusted the daggerboard to optimize the sail's performance in the strong gusts."

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