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Noun: shiplap  'ship,lap
  1. A type of wooden board used for constructing walls, characterized by a rabbeted edge that allows the boards to overlap, creating a distinctive horizontal line pattern; also, a popular interior design trend using these boards
    "The rustic cabin featured shiplap walls for a cosy feel"
Verb: shiplap  'ship,lap
  1. To cover or construct with shiplap boards
    "They decided to shiplap the entire living room"

Derived forms: shiplaps

Encyclopedia: Shiplap