A.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.
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.