I. adjective
also lapstreak ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷
Etymology: lap (III) + strake or streak
1. : having overlapping strakes : clinker-built — usually used of a boat
lapstrake dinghy
2. : characterized by the lapping of each strake on the outside of the one beneath it
lapstrake construction
II. noun
also lapstreak “
: a boat of lapstrake construction