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Sternpost vs Sternmost - What's the difference?

sternpost | sternmost |

As a noun sternpost

is a timber or steel bar extending from the keel to the main deck at the stern of a vessel.

As an adjective sternmost is

closest to the stern, furthest sternward.

sternpost

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) A timber or steel bar extending from the keel to the main deck at the stern of a vessel.

    • References

    * FM 55-501 Marine Crewman’s Handbook

    sternmost

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Closest to the stern, furthest sternward.