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stammerin

nounsea

timber brace securing stem to planking

A timber brace at a boat's bow and stern that secures the stem to the side planking; the stern one often forms the helmsman's seat.

Example in use

A'll sit on the stammerin whan we steer hame.

Pronunciation

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/STAM-er-in/

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