Made of clincher-work, by the planks lapping one over the other. the contrary of carvel-work. iron ships after this fashion are distinguished as being lap-jointed.
Distinguish, английский Отличать; различать; различаться
Cliphook, английский A hook employed for some of the ends of the running rigging.
Clinch a business, to, английский To finish it; to settle it beyond further dispute, as the recruit taking the shilling.
