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sternson
stern·son [ stúrnssən ] (plural stern·sons)


noun 
Definition:
 
strengthening timber in vessel: a reinforcing timber at the joint of a sternpost and keelson at the stern of a wooden vessel
[Mid-19th century. <stern2 after keelson]
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