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sternpost

 

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Noun sternpost has 1 sense
  1. sternpost - (nautical) the principal upright timber at the stern of a vessel
    --1 is a kind of
    timber

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Sternpost


Noun

Definition: The principal vertical member at the rear of a ship's frame, to which the rudder is attached.

Example sentence: The sternpost of the majestic sailing ship was intricately carved and served as a strong anchor for the powerful rudder.


Verb

Definition: To install or attach a sternpost to a ship.

Example sentence: The skilled shipbuilders worked tirelessly to sternpost the vessel, ensuring its stability and maneuverability.


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