outboard motor
noun
1.
a portable gasoline engine with propeller and tiller, clamped on the stern of a boat.
Origin
1905-10
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outboard motor
They were draining the
outboard motor
of fuel, so that they could fill up their car and drive off in search of food.
Boats may have an
outboard motor
attached, but anglers may not use the
outboard motor
, only the trolling motor.
The stern of the vessel shall also include a transom for mounting an
outboard motor
to power the vessel.
Boats propelled by oar or electric motors are welcome but
outboard motor
use is prohibited.