Definitions for freeboard
ˈfriˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrdfree·board

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1. freeboardnoun

   The vertical distance between the waterline and the uppermost watertight deck of a vessel.

2. freeboardnoun

   The distance between a water level and the top of something that contains or restrains it (such as a dam).

3. freeboardnoun

   The distance between the top of sea ice and the waterlevel.

4. freeboardnoun

   The ability of a chief petty officer of the United States Navy or Coast Guard to set his own working hours to achieve mission goals, regardless of their being above or below the civilian equivalent of an eight-and-a-half hour work day.

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1. freeboard

   In sailing and boating, a vessel's freeboard is the distance from the waterline to the upper deck level, measured at the lowest point of sheer where water can enter the boat or ship. In commercial vessels, the latter criterion measured relative to the ship's load line, regardless of deck arrangements, is the mandated and regulated meaning.In yachts, a low freeboard is often found on racing boats, for increased speed (by reducing weight and therefore drag). A higher freeboard will give more room in the cabin, but will increase weight and drag, compromising speed. A higher freeboard, such as used on ocean liners, also helps weather waves and so reduce the likelihood of being washed over by full water waves. A low-freeboard vessel is susceptible to taking in water in rough seas. Freighter ships and warships use high freeboard designs to increase internal volume, which also allows them to satisfy International Maritime Organization (IMO) damage stability regulations, due to increased reserve buoyancy.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of freeboard in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of freeboard in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Freeboard
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeboard