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plural noun Nautical.

the after part of an open boat, occupied by the person in command or by passengers.

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Origin of stern sheets

First recorded in 1475–85

Words nearby stern sheets

sternoschisis, sternothyroid, sternotomy, sternovertebral, sternpost, stern sheets, sternson, sternum, sternutation, sternutator, sternutatory

How to use stern sheets in a sentence

Such large sheets are common in Kobani, meant to protect fighters and civilians from the ever gazing eyes of ISIS snipers.
The Brothers Who Ambushed ISIS|Mohammed A. Salih|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It may be that some hagiographer yet to come will find the stained sheets of fact and memory amid his papers.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He opens up to Marlow Stern about music, Hollywood, and more.
Idris Elba on Eric Garner, ‘Mi Mandela,’ and Selling Weed to Dave Chappelle|Marlow Stern|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Buress went on The Howard Stern Show to talk about the Cosby story.
How the World Turned on Bill Cosby: A Day-by-Day Account|Scott Porch|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In a row against the wall stood seven little beds recently covered with sheets.
In New Brothers Grimm 'Snow White', The Prince Doesn't Save Her|The Brothers Grimm|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He had meted out stern justice to his own son, when he had banished big Reginald to South America; but he had his virtues.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Her stern was towards him, and all he saw of her was the ironical legend, “Cure your Corns.”
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
As it came near, it proved to be the clock, with a sail hoisted, and the Goblin sitting complacently in the stern.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
As he read, a look of surprise came over his face, and then his countenance grew stern and grim.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
As Louis spoke with the stern calmness of a divorced heart, Wharton became other than he had ever seen him.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter

British Dictionary definitions for stern sheets

stern sheets

pl n

nautical the part of an open boat near the stern

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