Definition of stern

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Stern (v. t.) The helm or tiller of a vessel or boat; also, the rudder..

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Snowbird :: Snowbird (n.) Any finch of the genus Junco which appears in flocks in winter time, especially J. hyemalis in the Eastern United States; -- called also blue snowbird. See Junco..
Paleogaean :: Paleogaean (a.) Of or pertaining to the Eastern hemisphere.
Sternums :: Sterna (pl. ) of Sternu.
Tuck :: Tuck (n.) The part of a vessel where the ends of the bottom planks meet under the stern.
Sheet :: Sheet (v. t.) The space in the forward or the after part of a boat where there are no rowers; as, fore sheets; stern sheets..
Mahratta :: Mahratta (n.) One of a numerous people inhabiting the southwestern part of India. Also, the language of the Mahrattas; Mahrati. It is closely allied to Sanskrit..
Sternomastoid :: Sternohyoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the sternum and the hyoid bone or cartilage.
Cat-hole :: Cat-hole (n.) One of two small holes astern, above the gunroom ports, through which hawsers may be passed..
Stern :: Stern (v. t.) The hinder part of anything.
Finns :: Finns (n. pl.) A branch of the Mongolian race, inhabiting Northern and Eastern Europe, including the Magyars, Bulgarians, Permians, Lapps, and Finlanders..
Astringent :: Astringent (a.) Stern; austere; as, an astringent type of virtue..
Postern :: Postern (n.) Originally, a back door or gate; a private entrance; hence, any small door or gate..
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The hinder part of a vessel; the stern.
Stern :: Stern (superl.) Having a certain hardness or severity of nature, manner, or aspect; hard; severe; rigid; rigorous; austere; fixed; unchanging; unrelenting; hence, serious; resolute; harsh; as, a sternresolve; a stern necessity; a stern heart; a stern gaze; a stern decree..
Xebec :: Xebec (n.) A small three-masted vessel, with projecting bow stern and convex decks, used in the Mediterranean for transporting merchandise, etc. It carries large square sails, or both. Xebecs were formerly armed and used by corsairs..
Cataphract :: Cataphract (n.) Defensive armor used for the whole body and often for the horse, also, esp. the linked mail or scale armor of some eastern nations..
Western :: Western (a.) Moving toward the west; as, a ship makes a western course; coming from the west; as, a western breeze..
Back :: Back (n.) A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc..
Cistern :: Cistern (n.) An artificial reservoir or tank for holding water, beer, or other liquids..
Oriental :: Oriental (n.) A native or inhabitant of the Orient or some Eastern part of the world; an Asiatic.
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