astern
(a-stern)
2 syllables
Definition
adverb. 1 in a position behind a specified vessel or aircraft; 2 in a backward direction; 3 at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
Example Sentence
The cutter was following close astern. OR The steamer went astern at half speed.
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