astern (Meaning)
astern (r)
stern foremost or backward
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
(of a ship or an airplane) behind
astern (adv.)
In or at the hinder part of a ship; toward the hinder part, or stern; backward; as, to go astern.
Behind a ship; in the rear.
Synonyms & Antonyms of astern
astern Sentence Examples
- The ship sailed astern, leaving a wake trailing behind it.
- The captain ordered the crew to maneuver astern to avoid a collision with the iceberg.
- As the vessel moved astern, the sailors adjusted the sails to catch the wind.
- The tugboat guided the massive cargo ship astern into the harbor with precision.
- The naval vessel reversed astern to align itself with the dock for docking procedures.
- The yacht slowly drifted astern, carried by the gentle current of the river.
- The captain kept a vigilant watch astern for any signs of approaching danger.
- Maneuvering astern required skilled navigation to ensure the safety of the ship and its crew.
- The submarine silently slipped astern, disappearing into the depths of the ocean.
- The helmsman steered the boat astern as they prepared to dock at the marina.
FAQs About the word astern
stern foremost or backward, at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane, (of a ship or an airplane) behindIn or at the hinder part of a ship
aft, backward, behind, backwards,abaft, back, sternward, rearward, posteriorly, after
forward, forward, before, before,fore, ahead, fore, ahead,anteriorly, anteriorly
The ship sailed astern, leaving a wake trailing behind it.
The captain ordered the crew to maneuver astern to avoid a collision with the iceberg.
As the vessel moved astern, the sailors adjusted the sails to catch the wind.
The tugboat guided the massive cargo ship astern into the harbor with precision.
