astern

• Adverb, das hauptsächlich in der See- und Luftfahrt verwendet wird und „hinter dem Schiff oder Flugzeug“ oder „in umgekehrter Richtung“ bedeutet. Es beschreibt eine Bewegung oder Position relativ zum Heck eines Wasserfahrzeugs oder zum hinteren Teil eines Luftfahrzeugs.

An adverb used primarily in nautical and aviation contexts meaning "behind a ship or aircraft" or "in a backward direction." It describes movement or position relative to the stern of a vessel or the rear of an aircraft.

1. Stern foremost or backwardC1formal

   Moving with the stern (rear) of a ship or aircraft leading the way; moving backward.

   Mit dem Heck voraus oder rückwärts

   • The captain ordered the ship to go astern to avoid the collision.
   • The boat moved astern slowly into the dock.
   • The aircraft taxied astern after landing.

   Synonymebackwardbackwardsrearwardrearwards

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2. At or near the sternC1formal

   Located at or towards the rear part of a ship or the tail of an aircraft.

   Achtern

   • The crew gathered astern to watch the sunset.
   • The cargo was stored astern for better balance.
   • The passengers were asked to move astern for weight distribution.

   Synonymeabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

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3. Behind a vessel or aircraftC1formal

   In a position behind a ship or airplane, often used in navigation.

   Hinter einem Schiff oder Flugzeug

   • The smaller boat was following astern of the main vessel.
   • The enemy ship was sighted astern.
   • The aircraft left a trail of smoke astern.

   Synonymeabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

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