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sternpost

sternpost

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A strong vertical piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat that holds the hull together
  • noun
  • /ˈstɜrnˌpoʊst/
  • Specialized
: póntico
  • Meredydd stretched forth a hand to caress the satiny wood, running astonished fingers from prow to sternpost.
  • stem and sternpost

Examples

  • The boat's design featured a prominent sternpost, which supported both the transom and the side planks.

  • More words: "Sternpost."

    Academic text (2010)

  • Thin strips of wood would then be extended between the stem and sternposts, running over the central frames and forming the shape of the hull.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The sternpost is an essential part of a ship's structure, providing stability to the vessel's rear.

  • During the restoration, the team carefully examined the sternpost to preserve its historical integrity.

Surface Forms

sternpost singular
sternposts plural

Morphology

sternpost = stern + post (transparent) = stern + post

The word 'sternpost' is a clear combination of 'stern' and 'post', indicating a post located at the stern of a vessel.

Etymology

Sternpost comes from the two simple parts stern (the 'rear' of a ship) and post (an 'upright stick' or pole). So a sternpost is the main vertical piece at the back of a ship that keeps the ship's rear strong and holds the hull together.