Why gull wings suited powerful carrier aircraft

Did propeller clearance help explain the gull wings proposed for naval fighters?

Yes. The layout helped clear a large propeller while supporting the short, strong landing gear needed aboard carriers.

A viewer asks whether propeller diameter helped drive the gull-wing layout. It was part of the answer. The geometry created clearance for a large propeller without requiring an excessively long undercarriage. It also allowed the landing gear to remain compact and strong enough for carrier landings.