Meaning of forestem | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The front part of a vessel.
2. The forward or projected-most part of a stem

Examples

“When the ship was in position with the forestem to the south, a grave chamber was constructed just behind the mast.”

“Above the waterline they were more symmetrical with a transom-shaped bow above the fore-stem.”

“Magnus walked to one of the ships and put his hand on the forestem at the front.”

“Nearby, Marikosan picked the rising and curling forestems for later cooking.”

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