forestem Meaning & Definition
What Does Forestem Mean?
Forestem is a noun that means The front part of a vessel.
Forestem Definition (Noun)
- The front part of a vessel.
Noun
- The forward or projected-most part of a stem
Synonyms of Forestem
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Forestem synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
forestem (plural forestems)
Origin of Forestem
Origin 1: From Middle English forestempne, forestavne, forstanyg, perhaps continuing Old English frumstemn (“the forepart of a ship; prow”), otherwise, equivalent to fore- + stem.
Origin 2: From fore- + stem (“stalk of a plant”).