GARBOARD PLANK
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Garboard Plank.
Garboard Plank - as a noun
The first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The ship's garboard plank was damaged and needed to be replaced."
"The garboard plank is the first plank laid in the hull of a ship."
"The garboard plank provides much of the structural strength to the ship's hull."
"The garboard plank was carefully carved from a solid piece of oak."
"The crew worked together to lift the heavy garboard plank into place."
