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σέλμα

σέλμα, the deck of a ship

σέλμα, ατος, τό,
  • the upper planking of a ship, deck, h.Bacch. 47 (Hom. has only the compd. ἐΰσσελμος): metaph., γεμισθεὶς ποτὶ σ. γαστρὸς ἄκρας E. Cyc. 506: generally, ship, Lyc. 1217, Archimel. ap. Ath. 5.209c.
      • 2 pl. σέλματα, rowing-benches (in Hom. ζυγά), Archil. 4, A. Pers. 358, Ag. 1442, S. Ant. 717, E. Or. 242.
      • 3 generally, seat, throne, A. Ag. 183 (lyr.).
    • II any timberwork, σέλματα πύργων, prob. scaffolds behind the parapet, on which the defenders of the wall stood, Id. Th. 32.
      • 2 logs of building timber, Str. 5.2.5.

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