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THICK-STRAKES

\θˈɪkstɹˈe͡ɪks], \θˈɪkstɹˈe‍ɪks], \θ_ˈɪ_k_s_t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_k_s]\

Definitions of THICK-STRAKES

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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In shipbuilding, strakes of planking thicker than those in common use.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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