adverb
- at or toward the rear of a ship or aircraft
- behind a moving ship or aircraft
Usage: nautical
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The captain ordered the crew to move astern.
- The wake stretched out astern of the yacht.
- Look astern to see if any other boats are following.
- The engine room is located astern.
- The wind was blowing from astern.
- They spotted dolphins swimming astern of the vessel.