WorldAugust 16, 2026

outboarded

OWT-bor-did

Definition

In the context of the military, a person who has been discharged from active service due to a disability sustained during training.

Etymology

Derived from the nautical term 'outboard'—meaning on or toward the outside of a ship—it has been adapted in this specific organizational context to signify someone being moved from the 'inside' (active service) to the 'outside' (discharged status).

In the news

The article discusses welfare and reservation benefits for 'outboarded' cadets, referring to those forced to leave their military training prematurely due to injuries or disabilities.

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: August 03, 2026 To August 09, 2026

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