Associations to the word «Astern»
Noun
- Convoy
- Tow
- Schooner
- Funnel
- Torpedo
- Fathom
- Wedge
- Cruiser
- Frigate
- Boat
- Wake
- Sail
- Vessel
- Destroyer
- Cable
- Anchor
- Ship
- Breeze
- Missile
- Yacht
- Mile
- Escort
- Wind
- Quarter
- Squadron
- Craft
- Gun
- Chase
- Engine
- Cabin
- Smoke
- Sea
- Wave
- Captain
- Sight
- Rudder
- Sonar
- Kilometer
- Oar
- Propeller
- Buoy
- Enemy
- Shoal
- Heave
- Yard
- Rigging
- Propulsion
- Turbine
- Galley
- Flagship
- Paddle
- Cruising
- Pod
- Tug
- Tack
- Bow
- Sloop
- Battleship
- Brig
- Canoe
- Deck
- Swell
- Orbit
- Screw
- Foam
- Decoy
Adjective
Wiktionary
ASTERN, adverb. (nautical) Beyond the stern when viewed from aboard.
ASTERN, adjective. (nautical) behind
ASTERN OF, preposition. (nautical) behind
Dictionary definition
ASTERN, adverb. Stern foremost or backward; "the steamer went astern at half speed".
ASTERN, adverb. At or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane; "stow the luggage aft"; "ships with square sails sail fairly efficiently with the wind abaft"; "the captain looked astern to see what the fuss was about".
ASTERN, adverb. (of a ship or an airplane) behind; "we dropped her astern on the end of a seven-inch manilla, and she laid comfortably on the ebb tide".
Wise words
Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow,
the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.