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LAP-STRAKE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does lap-strake mean? 

LAP-STRAKE (adjective)
  The adjective LAP-STRAKE has 1 sense:

1. having overlapping hull planksplay

  Familiarity information: LAP-STRAKE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


LAP-STRAKE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having overlapping hull planks

Synonyms:

clincher-built; clinker-built; lap-strake; lap-straked; lap-streak; lap-streaked

Domain category:

ship (a vessel that carries passengers or freight)


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