Définition de « astern » en Anglais

adverb

1. Behind (a vessel); in the rear.

2. In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.

3. (obsolete or rare) At or toward the rear of a vessel.

adjective

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

   • If one ship is following another, the first is astern of the second.