'Stemming' definitions:

Definition of 'Stemming'

From: GCIDE
  • Stem \Stem\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stemmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Stemming.] [Either from stem, n., or akin to stammer; cf. G. stemmen to press against.] To oppose or cut with, or as with, the stem of a vessel; to resist, or make progress against; to stop or check the flow of, as a current. "An argosy to stem the waves." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • [They] stem the flood with their erected breasts. --Denham. [1913 Webster]
  • Stemmed the wild torrent of a barbarous age. --Pope. [1913 Webster]