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strake

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strake  (strk)
n. Nautical
A single continuous line of planking or metal plating extending on a vessel's hull from stem to stern.
[Middle English, probably from Old English *straca.]
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Noun1.strakestrake - thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship
wale
garboard, garboard plank, garboard strake - the first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship
gun rest, gunnel, gunwale - wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
vessel, watercraft - a craft designed for water transportation
plank, board - a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes


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And then they all three left Sir Kay, and turned unto Sir Launcelot, and there began great battle, for they alight all three, and strake many strokes at Sir Launcelot, and assailed him on every side.
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