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astern
adverb or adjective \ə-ˈstərn\
: in, at, or toward the back of a boat or ship : in, at, or toward the stern
of a boat or ship : in a reverse direction
Full Definition of ASTERN
1
: behind a ship
2
: at or toward the stern of a ship
3
: with the stern in advance : backward
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First Known Use of ASTERN
circa 1571
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ASTERN Defined for Kids
astern
adverb \ə-ˈstərn\
Definition of ASTERN for Kids
1
: in, at, or toward the back of a boat or ship : in, at, or toward the stern <The island lay astern.>
2
: in a reverse direction : backward <The ship went full speed astern.>
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