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stemhead - What does it mean?

Definition of 'stemhead'

English

Alternative forms

*stem-head

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (nautical) The top and foremost end of a stem on a marine vessel.
  • *1898 , Joseph Conrad,
  • [...] and a man, all in a heap in the bows of the boat, slept with both arms embracing the stem-head and with his cheek laid on the gunwale.