"sternfast" meaning in English

See sternfast in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: sternfasts [plural]
Etymology: From stern + fast. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|stern|fast}} stern + fast Head templates: {{en-noun}} sternfast (plural sternfasts)
  1. (nautical) A rope or chain for making fast a ship's stern to a wharf, etc. Categories (topical): Nautical, Ropes and cords
    Sense id: en-sternfast-en-noun-5iOtypeg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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