Looking for the meaning of the word ASTERN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ASTERN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Astern
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from a- (expressing position or direction) + stern
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈstəːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
behind or toward the rear of a ship or aircraft
Short Definition:behind or toward rear of ship or aircraft
Examples:- the engine rooms lay astern
Definition:
(of a ship) backwards; stern foremost
Short Definition:backward
Examples:- the lifeboat was carried astern by the tide
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