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)
abaft10aft6(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."
Word Game Points
Is ASTERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, astern is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordASTERN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is ASTERN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, astern is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASTERN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
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