stern chaser (Meaning)
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stern chaser (n)
a naval gun able to fire astern at a ship in chase
Synonyms & Antonyms of stern chaser
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stern chaser Sentence Examples
- The stern chaser fired a thunderous barrage, sending enemy ships fleeing in terror.
- The captain ordered the stern chasers to be loaded with grapeshot, anticipating a close-quarters encounter.
- The ship's stern chasers gave it a formidable advantage, allowing it to repel attacks from behind.
- The crew frantically worked to reload the stern chaser, knowing that a decisive shot could alter the battle's outcome.
- The enemy frigate turned its broadside to avoid the stern chaser's fire, but the relentless bombardment kept them at bay.
- The stern chaser ripped through the enemy ship's rigging, sending sails and spars tumbling into the sea.
- The ship's sluggish speed made it a target for enemy vessels, who hoped to hit it with their stern chasers.
- The stern chaser's recoil shook the entire ship, sending crewmen tumbling to the deck.
- The captain's stern chaser was a prized possession, a symbol of his ship's prowess in battle.
- The damage inflicted by the stern chaser was so severe that the enemy ship eventually surrendered.
FAQs About the word stern chaser
a naval gun able to fire astern at a ship in chase
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The stern chaser fired a thunderous barrage, sending enemy ships fleeing in terror.
The captain ordered the stern chasers to be loaded with grapeshot, anticipating a close-quarters encounter.
The ship's stern chasers gave it a formidable advantage, allowing it to repel attacks from behind.
The crew frantically worked to reload the stern chaser, knowing that a decisive shot could alter the battle's outcome.
