Sternward

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Towards the stern, aft.

    "winds from sternward Bore us out onward with bellying canvas […]"

Adverb
  1. 1
    sternwards

Synonyms

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aftasternrearward

Example

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"winds from sternward Bore us out onward with bellying canvas […]"

Etymology

From stern + -ward.

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