lapstrake

/ˈlæpstrɛɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of overlapping wooden planking in which the upper edge of each plank overlaps the lower edge of the one above it, typically used on boats and ships.

“The lapstrake planking of the old wooden sailboat was a marvel of traditional craftsmanship.”

Synonyms

  • lap
  • strake

Antonyms

  • diagonal
  • intersecting