CLINKER-BUILT


Meaning of CLINKER-BUILT in English

■ adjective (of a boat) having external planks which overlap downwards and are secured with clinched nails. Compare with carvel-built .

Origin

C18: clinker from clink (north. Engl. var. of clinch ).

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