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- [sturn-pohst]
- /ˈstɜrnˌpoʊst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sturn-pohst]
- /ˈstɜrnˌpoʊst/
Definitions of sternpost word
- noun sternpost an upright member rising from the after end of a keel; a rudderpost or propeller post. 1
- noun sternpost the main upright timber or structure at the stern of a vessel 0
- noun sternpost the main, upright piece at the stern of a vessel, usually supporting the rudder 0
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Origin of sternpost
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; stern2 + post1
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Parts of speech for Sternpost
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sternpost popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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