forestem — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The front part of a vessel.

   Synonyms

   bowstemprowbeakprore

   Antonyms

   sternaftpoop

   Examples

   When the ship was in position with the forestem to the south, a grave chamber was constructed just behind the mast.

   Above the waterline they were more symmetrical with a transom-shaped bow above the fore-stem.

   More examples (1)

   Magnus walked to one of the ships and put his hand on the forestem at the front.

Noun

1. The forward or projected-most part of a stem

   Examples

   Nearby, Marikosan picked the rising and curling forestems for later cooking.