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xiếm

steering board
Noun
steering board
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Sense 1 Noun
steering board

A board used at the stem of a vessel for steering.

vi Người lái tàu đang điều khiển tấm xiếm để chuyển hướng.

en The pilot is controlling the steering board to change direction.

Sense 2 Noun
daggerboard

A retractable keel used to stabilize a sailboat against the wind.

vi Họ hạ tấm xiếm xuống để giúp con thuyền buồm ổn định hơn.

en They lowered the daggerboard to help stabilize the sailboat.

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