astern
/əˈstɜrn/
adverb
- Behind a ship or aircraft; in a backward direction.
- The captain ordered the crew to move astern to avoid the iceberg.
- The small boat fell astern as the larger ship sped away.
- The plane reversed astern after landing on the short runway.
adjective
- Located behind a ship or aircraft; moving backward.
- The astern position of the tugboat helped guide the freighter into port.
- They checked the astern lights to ensure they were working.
- The astern engine failed during the storm.