n. Nautical
The principal upright post at the stern of a vessel, usually serving to support the rudder.
sternpost
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stern·post (stûrn'pōst')  |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(nautical) the principal upright timber at the stern of a vessel
| Wikipedia: 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 left corner part of the stern. The Stern is traditionally the rear left corner of the ship however in mordern nautical terms the stern is considered the rear section of any ship.
For details see shipbuilding.
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- stern frame (naval architecture)
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