overlaunch

Etymology

From over- + launch.

overlaunch means To run the butts or scarphs of planks or pieces of timber to a certain distance beyond the adjacent ones, in order to strengthen the work. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

verb

To run the butts or scarphs of planks or pieces of timber to a certain distance beyond the adjacent ones, in order to strengthen the work.