How Do You Spell STRAKES?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈe͡ɪks] (IPA)

Strakes is a plural form of "strake" which refers to any one of the continuous planking pieces that form a vessel’s hull. The word is pronounced as /streɪks/, with the letter "a" in strake making a long sound. The "s" in strakes is followed by a voiced consonant, which makes the "s" sound like "z", giving it a phonetically distinct pronunciation from the singular form of the word. The spelling of strakes is derived from the Middle English word "strec̄en" which means to stretch or make long.

STRAKES Meaning and Definition

1. Strakes are long, narrow plates or planks that are attached to the exterior surface of a ship or boat. Typically made of wood or metal, they run parallel to the waterline and are mounted either longitudinally or transversely. Their main function is to provide structural strength and protection to the hull of the vessel.

   In terms of structure, strakes can be found on different sections of a ship, such as the bottom, sides, or even the deck. They can be placed in various arrangements, depending on the ship's design and intended purpose. For instance, a ship may have bilge strakes along the lower sides of the hull to prevent damage caused by grounding or contact with objects in the water.

   The installation of strakes serves multiple purposes. One of their key roles is to enhance the ship's hydrodynamic performance by reducing drag and minimizing turbulence in the water flow, thus improving speed and fuel efficiency. Strakes also contribute to the ship's stability and maneuverability by helping to control its roll, pitch, and yaw motions.

   In addition to their structural and hydrodynamic functions, strakes can provide an added layer of defense against debris, ice, or other external factors that may damage the ship's hull. They act as a shield, absorbing impact and reducing potential wear and tear on the vessel's surfaces.

   Overall, strakes play a vital role in shipbuilding, providing both structural reinforcement and enhanced performance characteristics.

Common Misspellings for STRAKES

• streakes
• stracks
• starkes
• strakers
• straks
• strikes
• Strykes
• straikis
• straikes
• atrakes
• ztrakes
• xtrakes
• etrakes
• wtrakes
• srrakes
• sfrakes
• sgrakes
• syrakes
• s6rakes
• s5rakes

Etymology of STRAKES

The word "strakes" has a complex etymology with multiple origins.

One origin of the word is from the Old English word "straca" or "strecca", which referred to a strip of land or a boundary. This usage expanded to include a strip of planking or boards used in shipbuilding, known as a "strake".

Another possible origin comes from the Old Norse word "strekka", meaning to stretch or to lengthen. This was also used in relation to ships, referring to the stretching or extending of planks, thus giving rise to the term "strakes".

Furthermore, the word "strakes" can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word "strake", meaning a stroke or line, which could refer to the series of planks on a ship's hull.

Similar spelling words for STRAKES

• stork,
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• steerage,
• Storrs,
• sturkie,
• sturgess.