STEMSON Definition & Meaning

stemson

[stem-suhn]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Nautical.

a curved timber in a wooden bow, scarfed at its lower end to the keelson.

stemson

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noun

nautical a curved timber scarfed into or bolted to the stem and keelson at the bow of a wooden vessel Compare sternson

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of stemson¹

First recorded in 1760–70; stem ⁴ + (keel)son

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of stemson¹

C18: from _stem ¹ + ( _keel ) _son

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Stemson, stem′sun, n. an arching piece of compass-timber behind the apron of a vessel, and supporting its scarfs.

From

In the fore-part of the ship the dead wood generally extends from the stemson, upon which it is scarphed, to the loof-frame; and in the after-end, from the stern-post, where it is confined by the knee, to the after balance frame.

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The stemson is so far decayed, principally in its outer part, as to make it absolutely necessary to be shifted.

From

The stem appears to be good; but the stemson is mostly decayed.

From

stem rust stem the tide

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