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astern

Pronunciation: /əˈstəːn/

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Definition of astern

adverb

  • behind or towards the rear of a ship or aircraft:the engine rooms lay astern

Origin:

late Middle English: from a-2 (expressing position or direction) + stern2

astern in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of astern in the US English dictionary