noun
- a framework or structure extending outward from the side of a boat or aircraft to provide stability, support, or additional leverage
Usage: nautical; aviation
verb
- the act of installing or using an outrigger or outrigging system on a vessel or aircraft
Usage: nautical; aviation
Examples
- The canoe's outrigging prevented it from tipping over in rough water.
- The fishing boat relied on outrigging to maintain balance while casting nets.
- Outrigging the aircraft wings improved aerodynamic stability during flight.
- The crew finished outrigging the sailboat before the race began.
- Modern outrigger canoes use advanced outrigging techniques for speed and control.
- The helicopter's outrigging system was essential for carrying external loads.