1. Built with overlapping planks or boards, each one slightly overlapping the one below it, like roof shingles.
Usage: nautical; also spelled 'clinker' in British English

1. A boat or ship built with overlapping planks.
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The Viking ship was constructed using lapstrake planking, which made it both strong and flexible.
• Traditional fishing boats in Scandinavia were often built lapstrake to withstand rough seas.
• The wooden dinghy featured lapstrake construction with each plank overlapping the one beneath it.
• Lapstrake hulls are lighter than carvel-built ones, making them popular for small vessels.
• The boatbuilder chose lapstrake design for its superior strength-to-weight ratio.