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clincher-built

clincher-built

9.9
A boat with outer boards that overlap each other
  • adjective
  • UK
translation icon : construcción a solape
  • The clincher-built design of the boat allowed for an overlapping hull that enhanced its strength.

Examples

  • Many traditional Viking ships were clincher-built for added strength and flexibility.

  • The old fishing boat was clincher-built, making it sturdy against rough seas.

  • He admired the craftsmanship required for a clincher-built hull at the maritime museum.

  • The clincher-built boat glided smoothly over the water.

  • Is that a clincher-built vessel?

  • The traditional fishing boat was clincher-built, which made it resilient in turbulent waters.

  • Many ancient ships, known for their durability, were clincher-built to withstand harsh sea conditions.

Synonyms

clinker-built
vsclincher-built
  • Specialized
9.9

Having wooden planks that overlap on the outside of a boat or ship

is the established term for this same overlapping hull construction
lapstrake
vsclincher-built
  • Specialized
9.9

Built with overlapping planks, especially for boats

is the established term rather than this alternative single-word form
lap-strake
vsclincher-built
  • Specialized
9.9

The outer part of a boat made from boards that overlap along their edges

is the established term rather than this hyphenated variant
lap-straked
vsclincher-built
  • Specialized
9.9

A boat with boards that overlap along their edges

is the standard label for the same construction rather than this verb-like form
lap-streak
vsclincher-built
  • Specialized
9.9

Made of overlapping wooden boards that form the boat's bottom and sides

is the standard form, while this appears as a variant spelling
lap-streaked
vsclincher-built
  • Specialized
9.9

A boat hull made of wooden boards that overlap each other

is the established term, whereas this is a less regular spelling variant

Surface Forms

clincher-built positive

Morphology

clincher-built = clincher + built (semi-transparent) = clincher + built

The pattern 'X-built' transparently indicates the method or material of construction, but 'clincher' is a specialised or rare term (and may be confusable with 'clinker'), so many learners will not be able to infer the full meaning.

Etymology

Clincher-built comes from the idea of planks 'clenched' or fastened so they 'overlap' each other, much like the verb clinch, which means 'to hold' something tightly. That's why a clincher-built boat has overlapping hull planks for strength and some flexibility.