lap-strake
Definition
Adjective: Having overlapping hull planks. This term describes a specific method of boat or ship construction where the planks forming the hull are laid so that each plank overlaps the one below it, creating a distinctive ridged surface.
Usage
The term "lap-strake" is a technical adjective used almost exclusively in the context of boatbuilding and nautical design. It modifies nouns like "hull," "construction," "boat," or "vessel."
Examples
- The small fishing boat had a traditional lap-strake hull, which made it very seaworthy.
- Lap-strake construction, also known as clinker-built, was common in Viking longships.
- He is restoring an old lap-strake dinghy.
Advanced Usage
- The term is synonymous with clinker-built. "Lap-strake" is more common in American English, while "clinker-built" is more common in British English.
- The opposite construction method, where hull planks are fitted edge-to-edge to create a smooth surface, is called carvel-built.
Variants and Related Words
- Lapstrake (adj/n): An alternative spelling, often written as one word. It can also function as a noun to refer to a boat built with this method.
- He owns a beautiful wooden lapstrake.
- Clinker (adj/n): The British English equivalent. As a noun, it can refer to the overlapping part itself or the style of construction.
Synonyms
- Clinker-built
- Clincher-built (less common variant)
Antonyms
- Carvel-built
- Smooth-skinned (in boatbuilding context)
Adjective
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having overlapping hull planks
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