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Webster 1913 Edition


Clinker-built

Clink′er-built

,
Adj.
(Naut.)
Having the side planks (af a boat) so arranged that the lower edge of each overlaps the upper edge of the plank next below it like clapboards on a house. See
Lapstreak
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Clinker-built

CLINKER-BUILT

,
Adj.
Made of clincher work.