adv. 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
The cutter was following close astern. OR The steamer went astern at half speed.
The cutter was following close astern. OR The steamer went astern at half speed.
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The steamer went astern at half speed.
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behind; aft; abaft; rear; rearward
forward
2 syllables
a-stern
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