timberclad
Meanings
adj
- Covered or sheathed with timber; having an exterior layer of wood.
- Describing a warship armored with thick wooden planks for protection, especially during the American Civil War.
noun
- A timberclad warship.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From timber + clad.
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