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sternward

adverb stern·ward \ˈstərn-wərd\

Definition of STERNWARD

:  aft

Variants of STERNWARD

stern·ward or stern·wards \-wərdz\
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First Known Use of STERNWARD

1832

Related to STERNWARD

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

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