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ASTERN

(adverb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Astern.

Astern - as an adverb

Stern foremost or backward

Example: "The steamer went astern at half speed"

At or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

Example: "Stow the luggage aft"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abaftaft

(of a ship or an airplane) behind

Example: "We dropped her astern on the end of a seven-inch manilla, and she laid comfortably on the ebb tide"

Astern - as an adjective

Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.

Example: "If one ship is following another, the first is astern of the second."

Example Sentences

"The ship was moving astern at a slow speed."
"The car parked astern of the building."
"He looked astern to check for any approaching boats."
"The astern cabin had a beautiful view of the ocean."
"The helicopter flew astern of the mountains."
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Word Game Points

Is ASTERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, astern is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASTERN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ASTERN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, astern is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASTERN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ASTERN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, astern is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASTERN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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