garboard strake Synonyms
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garboard strake Meaning
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garboard strake (n)
the first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship
garboard strake Sentence Examples
- The garboard strake of the ship was carefully inspected for any signs of damage.
- The thickest and strongest plank in the vessel's hull was the garboard strake.
- The caulking of the garboard strake was meticulously applied to prevent water ingress.
- The shipyard used specially seasoned timber for the construction of the garboard strake.
- The garboard strake was reinforced with additional fastenings to withstand the harsh conditions at sea.
- The ship's stability was heavily influenced by the integrity of the garboard strake.
- The garboard strake served as a protective layer for the hull against rocks and underwater obstacles.
- The garboard strake was often subjected to the abrasive effects of sand and silt when the ship was beached.
- The replacement of the garboard strake was a major undertaking requiring skilled shipwrights.
- The shape of the garboard strake was crucial for the ship's performance in water.
FAQs About the word garboard strake
the first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship
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The garboard strake of the ship was carefully inspected for any signs of damage.
The thickest and strongest plank in the vessel's hull was the garboard strake.
The caulking of the garboard strake was meticulously applied to prevent water ingress.
The shipyard used specially seasoned timber for the construction of the garboard strake.
