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Definition of Sternway
1. n. The movement of a ship backward, or with her stern foremost.
Definition of Sternway
1. Noun. (nautical) a backwards motion of a vessel ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sternway
1. the backward movement of a vessel [n -WAYS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sternway
Literary usage of Sternway
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Modern Seamanship by Austin Melvin Knight (1921)
"If the wind is on the starboard hand, care should be taken here not to gather
sternway, for as soon as the vessel starts astern, the effect of the wind will ..."
2. The Kedge-anchor, Or, Young Sailors' Assistant: Appertaining Tothe Practical by William N. Brady (1882)
"It will however require judgment, especially if blowing fresh, to be careful and
right the helm in time, or the ship will fly-to too much, gain sternway, ..."
3. Boat Sailing in Fair Weather and Foul by Ahmed John Kenealy (1905)
"Care must be taken to put the helm up and fill on her before she loses way, or
she will get " in irons" and acquire sternway, or perhaps pay off on the ..."
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