sternpost

stern·post

 (stûrn′pōst′)

n. Nautical

The principal upright post at the stern of a vessel, usually serving to support the rudder.

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sternpost

(ˈstɜːnˌpəʊst)

n

(Nautical Terms) nautical the main upright timber or structure at the stern of a vessel

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stern•post

(ˈstɜrnˌpoʊst)

n.

an upright member rising from the after end of a keel; a rudderpost or propeller post.

[1570–80]

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sternpost - (nautical) the principal upright timber at the stern of a vessel sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor timber - a beam made of wood

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