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astern

Pronunciation: /əˈstɝn/

The English word “astern” has 4 meanings listed here.

adverb

  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.

adjective

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

Etymology

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

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