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Vocabulary Entry
astern
|adjective • adverb
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A
adjective
Positioned towards the rear or back of a ship.
Example Sentences
"The captain ordered the crew to secure the astern lines."
"The astern view from the vessel was breathtaking."
"The astern flag was raised to signal departure."
A
adverb
Towards the back or rear of a vessel.
Example Sentences
"The boat drifted astern with the current."
"He looked astern and saw land in the distance."
"The ship maneuvered astern to avoid the approaching storm."