astern

• Наречие, используемое в основном в морском и авиационном контексте, означающее «позади корабля или самолёта» или «в обратном направлении». Описывает движение или положение относительно кормы судна или хвостовой части летательного аппарата.

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.

   Кормой вперёд или назад

   • 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.

   Synonymsbackwardbackwardsrearwardrearwards

   Antonymsaheadforward

2. At or near the sternC1formal

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

   На корме

   • 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.

   Synonymsabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   Antonymsaheadforward

3. Behind a vessel or aircraftC1formal

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

   Позади судна или самолёта

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

   Synonymsabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   Antonymsaheadforward