Astern
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈstɝn/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Astern is an adverb meaning Behind (a vessel); in the rear.
Meaning
Behind (a vessel); in the rear.
More Meanings
- In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.
- Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.
- (obsolete or rare) At or toward the rear of a vessel.
Example Sentences
but when near Cape Palmas the wind will perhaps be more astern
If one ship is following another, the first is astern of the second.
Every yachtsman knows that if the ballast of a ship be too afore or too astern.
The steamer was more than ahead of us, just on our quarter as we say, and the light was more astern.
Synonyms for astern
Depending on context, synonyms include aft, abaft.
Antonyms for astern
Common opposites include ahead, forward, fore.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abaft, aft, turbine, backseat, rearward, backward.
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