Sternboard
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sternboard is a noun meaning (nautical) Backward motion of a ship; loss of way in tacking.
Meaning
(nautical) Backward motion of a ship; loss of way in tacking.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A kind of ship's figurehead.
Word Forms
- sternboards
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tack, board, trip, stopboard, backcast, sweep.
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