stemson

[ stem-suhn ]

noun

, Nautical.

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

stemson

/ ˈstɛmsən /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stemson¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stemson¹

C18: from stem ¹+ ( keel ) son

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

Day by day the vessel grew, With timbers fashioned strong and true, Stemson and keelson and sternson-knee, Till, framed with perfect symmetry, A skeleton ship rose up to view!

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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 Project Gutenberg

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

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