"horn timber" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: horn timbers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} horn timber (plural horn timbers)
  1. (nautical) A timber that angles up from the sternpost to support the overhang of the stern. A single vessel may have multiple horn timbers. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-horn_timber-en-noun-aSnQDJJO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

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