outrigger

  1. Noun.  (nautical) any of various projecting beams that provide support for a mast or, fitted with a float, provide support for a canoe.
  2. Noun.  (nautical) an outrigger canoe.
  3. Noun.  n extention mechanism, often retractable when not in use, on a boat, vehicle, or structure which helps stabilize the boat, vehicle, or structure to keep it from tipping over.

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