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Stern of ship
Definitions
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noun
The
stern
is
the
back
or
aft-most
part
of
a
ship
or
boat
,
opposite
of
the
bow
.
It
is
where
the
steering
and
propulsion
systems
are
often
located
.
The
captain
stood
at
the
stern
,
watching
the
horizon
.
The
ship's
name
was
painted
on
the
stern
.
They
gathered
at
the
stern
to
watch
the
sunset
.
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Language
Old English
Original word
stearn
Originally meant
the rear part of a ship
Background
The term 'stern' has been used since the Old English period, derived from the word 'stearn', which referred to the rear part of a ship. It has retained this meaning throughout maritime history.