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clinker-built

/ˈklɪŋ.kə.bɪlt/

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adjective

/ˈklɪŋ.kə.bɪlt/formalbritishtechnicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее метод строительства лодок, при котором края досок перекрывают друг друга.

An obsolete adjective describing a method of boat construction where the edges of planks overlap each other.

  1. Boat construction methodC2formalbritish

    Describes a method of constructing a boat's hull where the planks overlap each other, like clapboard on a house.

    ruКлинкерная постройка

    • The Viking longship was a classic example of a clinker-built vessel.
    • Traditional clinker-built boats are known for their strength and flexibility.
    • The shipwright specialized in restoring clinker-built wooden boats.

    Synonymsclincher-built

    Antonymscarvel-built

Forms
  • more clinker-built comparative form
  • most clinker-built superlative form