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astern

a·stern [ ə stúrn ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. in or to stern: in, on, to, or toward the stern of a ship or boat
The deck hand walked astern.

2. with stern foremost: into a position with the stern pointing in the direction of motion
Bring the captain's gig astern.



adjective 
Definition:
 
behind boat: positioned behind a boat
The astern line has been cut.

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