stemson

[ stem-suhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Nautical.

stemson

/ ˈstɛmsən /

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

Origin of stemson¹

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

Origin of stemson¹

C18: from stem ¹+ ( keel ) son

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

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

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

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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