English Word · Intermediate
stempost
A vertical post, at the front of the keel, that forms the main part of the bow
Pronunciation: say stempost
Meaning
A vertical post, at the front of the keel, that forms the main part of the bow.
Example
The shipwright carefully shaped the oak timber for the stempost.
The shipwright carefully shaped the oak timber for the stempost.
Practice tips
- Practice stempost out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.