astern
Pronunciation:
/əˈstɜːn//əˈstɝn/adjective
Definitions
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.
adverb
Definitions
Behind (a vessel); in the rear.
In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.
At or toward the rear of a vessel.