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Astern

usgb/əˈstɜːrn/Volume
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Maritime MovementPlay
Refers to movement relative to water vehicles, not land. SlideThe captain ordered the ship to go astern to avoid the obstacle.
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Not ReversingPlay
Doesn't imply reversing, but moving or positioned at the back. SlideThe damaged vessel was towed astern of the tugboat.
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Relative Not AbsolutePlay
Describes a position in relation to something else, not a static location. SlideThe life rafts are stored just astern of the main cabin.
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