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STERN-POST

\stˈɜːnpˈə͡ʊst], \stˈɜːnpˈə‍ʊst], \s_t_ˈɜː_n_p_ˈəʊ_s_t]\

Definitions of STERN-POST

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A straight piece of timber erected on the extremity of the keel.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A straight piece of timber which terminates the ship behind and supports the rudder.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

(Naut.) The aftermost timber in a ship; it supports the rudder.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

n. A straight piece of timber erected on the extremity of the keel to support the rudder and terminate the ship behind.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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