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astern

/əˈstɜːn/ /əˈstɝn/

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adjective

Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.

Examples :

"If one ship is following another, the first is astern of the second."

nautical sailing direction position

Illustration astern - Image 1

adverb

Behind (a vessel); in the rear.

Examples :

"The sailboat sailed astern of the larger yacht. "

nautical sailing vehicle direction position

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adverb

In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.

Examples :

"The tugboat pulled astern, slowly guiding the larger ship out of the harbor. "

nautical direction position

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adverb

At or toward the rear of a vessel.

Examples :

"The fishing boat drifted astern, slowly moving away from the dock. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean direction position