English Explanatory Dictionary

astern

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Behind (a vessel); in the rear.
  2. In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.
  3. At or toward the rear of a vessel.
adj
  1. Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.

Pronunciation

/əˈstɝn/ /əˈstɜːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-astern.wav

Word forms

astern more astern most astern

Etymology

From a- (“towards”) + stern (“rear part of a vessel”).

Antonyms

ahead

Derived words

astern of drop astern

Translations

Bulgarian: назад Bulgarian: зад кърмата Czech: dozadu Finnish: taakse German: achtern Spanish: hacia atrás
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