Sternpost
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sternpost — [stʉrn′pōst΄] n. the main, upright piece at the stern of a vessel, usually supporting the rudder … English World dictionary
Sternpost — A sternpost is the upright structural member or post at the stern of a (generally wooden) ship or a boat, to which is attached the transoms and the rearmost part of the keel. For details see shipbuilding … Wikipedia
sternpost — noun Date: 15th century the principal member at the stern of a ship extending from keel to deck … New Collegiate Dictionary
sternpost — /sterrn pohst /, n. Naut. an upright member rising from the after end of a keel; a rudderpost or propeller post. Also called body post. [1570 80; STERN2 + POST1] * * * … Universalium
sternpost — noun A timber or steel bar extending from the keel to the main deck at the stern of a vessel … Wiktionary
sternpost — main member at stern of a ship extending from keel to deck Nautical Terms … Phrontistery dictionary
sternpost — noun the central upright support at the stern of a boat, traditionally bearing the rudder … English new terms dictionary
sternpost — stern•post [[t]ˈstɜrnˌpoʊst[/t]] n. naut. navig. an upright member rising from the after end of a keel; a rudderpost or propeller post • Etymology: 1570–80 … From formal English to slang
sternpost — /ˈstɜnpoʊst/ (say sternpohst) noun the principal piece of timber or iron in the stern of a vessel, having its lower end fastened to the keel, and usually serving as a support for the rudder. {stern2 + post1} …
sternpost — The vertical part of the stern frame to which the rudder is attached … Dictionary of automotive terms
