English Word · Advanced
clinker
Boatbuilding with overlapping planks
Pronunciation: /ˈklɪŋkə(ɹ)/
Meaning
A method of building a boat's hull in which the edges of neighboring planks overlap.
Example
The boatbuilder used clinker construction for the small wooden dinghy.
The boatbuilder used clinker construction for the small wooden dinghy.
Practice tips
- Practice clinker out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.