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- US Pronunciation
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- [lap-streyk]
- /ˈlæpˌstreɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lap-streyk]
- /ˈlæpˌstreɪk/
Definitions of lapstrake word
- adjective lapstrake clinker-built (def 2). 1
- noun lapstrake a vessel with a clinker-built hull. 1
- noun lapstrake A clinker-built boat. 1
- noun lapstrake a clinker-built boat 0
- adjective lapstrake built with the planks of the hull overlapping 0
- noun lapstrake (Uncountable Noun) A style of boatbuilding using overlapping planks. 0
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Origin of lapstrake
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1765-75; lap2 + strake
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Parts of speech for Lapstrake
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lapstrake popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lapstrake usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lapstrake
adj lapstrake
adjective lapstrake
- imbricated — Overlapping, like scales or roof-tiles; intertwined.
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