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The end of a ship's keelson, to which the sternpost is bolted; -- called also stern knee.

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  1. n. The end of a ship's keelson, to which the sternpost is bolted; -- called also stern knee.
  2. The end of a ship's keelson, to which the sternpost is bolted; -- called also stern knee.
  3. The end of a ship's keelson, to which the sternpost is bolted;-- called also stern knee.
  4. n. The end of a ship's keelson, to which the sternpost is bolted; -- called also stern knee.