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Strake

/ˈstɹeɪk/

An iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel.

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📖 Definitions of "Strake"

noun

1
An iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel.
2
A type of aerodynamic surface mounted on an aircraft fuselage to fine-tune the airflow.
3
A continuous line of plates or planks running from bow to stern that contributes to a vessel's skin. (FM 55-501).
4
A shaped piece of wood used to level a bed or contour the shape of a mould, as for a bell

verb

1
To stretch.

🔄 Synonyms of "Strake"

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Word	Definition
walenoun	A raised rib in knitted goods or fabric, especially corduroy.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Strake"

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Word	Definition
walenoun	A raised rib in knitted goods or fabric, especially corduroy.
fascianoun	(anatomy) The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and investing muscles and organs; an aponeurosis.
bandnoun	A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
garboardnoun	(nautical) The board on a boat which attaches to the keel running fore and aft along the bottom.
gunwalenoun	The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.
padnoun	A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
liningnoun	A covering for the inside surface of something.
linernoun	A large passenger-carrying ship, especially one on a regular route; an ocean liner.
stripnoun	(countable) A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.
ribbonnoun	A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
stripenoun	A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.
gangnoun	A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.
platingnoun	The presentation of food that is ready to be served.
bandwidthnoun	(networking, informal) The rate of data flow in digital networks typically measured in bits per second; the bitrate.
headlinernoun	(music) The headlining band or performer at a concert or similar event; the best-known and first billed musician, comedian, etc., often performing as the final act of the evening.
cushioningnoun	Material used to cushion something.
straiknoun	Alternative form of strake. [(archaic) An iron fitting of a traditional wooden wheel, such as a hub component or bearing (e.g., box, bushel), a cleat, or a rim covering.]
streaknoun	A continuous series of like events.
spurnoun	(figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
strypenoun	Obsolete form of stripe. [A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.]