ALL meanings of astern
a·stern
A a - adverb astern Something that is astern is at the back of a ship or behind the back part. 3
- adverb astern A ship that is moving astern is moving backwards. 3
- adverb astern at or towards the stern 3
- adverb astern with the stern first 3
- adverb astern aft of the stern of a vessel 3
- adverb astern behind a ship or aircraft 3
- abbreviation ASTERN aft1 3
- adverb astern backward; in a reverse direction 3
- noun astern Behind or toward the rear of a ship or aircraft. 1
- adverb astern nautical: behind 1
- adverb astern in a position behind a specified vessel or aircraft: The cutter was following close astern. 1
- adverb astern in a backward direction: The steamer went astern at half speed. 1
- adjective astern (nautical) behind. 0
- adverb astern (nautical) Beyond the stern when viewed from aboard. 0