Term: Strakes Image: [{"name":"images\/public\/dictionary\/Strakes_amdmxf00.jpg","usrName":"Strakes.jpg","size":96778,"type":"image\/jpeg","thumbnail":"images\/public\/dictionary\/thStrakes_xc786p1i.jpg","thumbnail_type":"image\/jpeg","thumbnail_size":52447,"searchStr":"Strakes.jpg,!:sStrEnd"}] Definition: Small linear protrusions that run longitudinally on both sides of the keel to give a planing hull lift and lateral stability.