stem for stem

adverb

Side by side so that both ships’ prows or stems are even with one another, abreast.

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Meanings

adverbstem for stem (not comparable)
  1. not comparableobsoletenauticalSide by side so that both ships’ prows or stems are even with one another, abreast.
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