stern sheets UK
stɜːrn ʃiːts
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Definition of stern sheets - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

boat areaTECH.UKrear part of a boat's open deckTECH.UK
  • The captain stood in the stern sheets, steering the ship..
  • The passengers gathered in the stern sheets for a better view.
  • Fishing gear was stored in the stern sheets.
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Images of stern sheets

  • stern sheets: rear part of a boat's open deck
    rear part of a boat's open deck

Expressions with stern

from stem to sternadv.
from one end to the other
The house was renovated from stem to stern.
stern warningn.
serious caution or reprimand
The teacher gave a stern warning to the noisy students.
stern glandn.
device sealing a ship's propeller shaft to prevent water entry
The stern gland was inspected during the ship's maintenance.
stern tuben.
part of a ship holding the propeller shaft
The stern tube needs regular maintenance to prevent leaks.
stern chasern.
naval gun firing astern at pursuing ships
They used the stern chaser to deter the enemy.

Expressions with sheets

between the sheetsadv.
in a private or intimate setting
They discussed their plans quietly between the sheets.
in sheetsadv.
happening in large, continuous amounts
The rain was falling in sheets all night.
hit the sheetsv.
go to bed to sleep
After the party, I decided to hit the sheets.
balance the sheetsv.
make sure all accounts are equal
She needs to balance the sheets to finalize the monthly report.
three sheets to the windexp.
unsteady and staggering because of drinking alcohol
He was three sheets to the wind after the party.

Terms related to stern sheets

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sheetsheetedsheetingboatdeckmarineopenpartrearsectionvessel

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  1. French:pont arrière, ...
  2. German:hinteres Deck, ...
  3. Italian:poppa, ...
  4. Spanish:popa, ...
  5. Portuguese:ré, ...
  6. Chinese:船尾甲板, ...
  7. Japanese:船尾シート, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَخَّرَة السَّطْح, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַסִּיפּוֹן הָאֲחוֹרִי, ...
  10. Russian:кормовая часть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кормова палуба, ...
  12. Hindi:पिछला डेक, ...

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