noun
- plural of sternson: curved timbers that connect a ship’s stern post to the keelson
Usage: nautical; shipbuilding
Examples
- The shipwright carefully fitted the sternsons to reinforce the stern structure.
- During the restoration, they discovered that several sternsons needed replacement.
- The sternsons provide crucial support where the stern meets the keel.
- Traditional wooden ships required strong sternsons to withstand ocean stresses.
- The naval architect specified oak for the sternsons due to its durability.