Lapstrake
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lapstrake is a noun meaning (uncountable) A style of boatbuilding using overlapping planks.
Meaning
(uncountable) A style of boatbuilding using overlapping planks.
More Meanings
- (countable) A boat built in this style.
- Descriptive of or resembling a boat, or a section of a boat, so constructed.
Example Sentences
The hotel nightlights shine behind the drawn venetian blinds and the slatted patterns on the curbside cars give them the look of anchored smallcraft with lapstrake hulls.
Word Forms
- lapstrakes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lapstreak, plank-sheer, berthing, streak, planking, planching.
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