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adjective
Date: 1960
carried within or occurring aboard a vehicle (as a satellite or an automobile) <an onboard computer>
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onboard — or on board [än′bôrd′] adv., adj. ON BOARD (see phrase under BOARD) * * * on·board or on board (ŏn bôrdʹ, bōrdʹ, ôn ) adj. Carried or used aboard a vehicle or vessel: onboard radar systems. … Universalium
onboard — (adj.) 1966 as one word, from ON (Cf. on) + BOARD (Cf. board) (n.2) … Etymology dictionary
onboard — or on board [än′bôrd′] adv., adj. ON BOARD (see phrase under BOARD) … English World dictionary
onboard — /ˈɒnbɔd/ (say onbawd) adjective 1. situated or available for use on a vehicle such as a ship, aeroplane, car, etc.: an onboard navigation system. 2. Computers on or incorporated into the motherboard of a computer …
onboard — ¦ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: from the phrase on board : carried within or occurring aboard a vehicle (as a satellite or an automobile) an onboard computer also : built in * * * … Useful english dictionary
Onboard refueling vapor recovery — (ORVR) is a vehicle emission control system that captures fuel vapors from the vehicle gas tank during refueling. The gas tank and fill pipe are designed so that when refueling the vehicle, fuel vapors in the gas tank travel to an activated… … Wikipedia
Onboard camera — The term onboard camera usually refers to that of a camera placed upon an object, for instance a car or an aircraft. In motor racing, onboard cameras are usually used to give a better perspective from the driver s point of view, whilst in films,… … Wikipedia
Onboard DC grid — The onboard DC grid has been proposed, as a replacement for the present AC power distribution system for ships with electric propulsion. This concept represents a new way of distributing energy for low voltage installations on ships. It can be… … Wikipedia
onboard — 1. adjective Carried or used on or in a vehicle or vessel 2. adverb On or in a vehicle or vessel; aboard; on board. See Also: outboard, aboard … Wiktionary
onboard — adj. on board, on the boat, on the ship, on the airplane, on the train … English contemporary dictionary
