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Definition of stern - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
behaviorshowing strict and serious behavior
- The teacher gave a stern warning to the class.
2.
emotiongrim and forbidding in appearance
- The stern look on his face was intimidating.
Noun
1.
figurativeposition of management or direction
- She took the stern of the project.
2.
maritimeTECH. rear part of a ship or vesselTECH.
- The captain stood at the stern of the ship.
3.
dogsTECH. tail of certain breeds of dogTECH.
- The beagle wagged its stern happily.
Images of stern
rear part of a ship or vessel
Expressions with stern
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from one end to the other
The house was renovated from stem to stern.
serious caution or reprimand
The teacher gave a stern warning to the noisy students.
device sealing a ship's propeller shaft to prevent water entry
The stern gland was inspected during the ship's maintenance.
rear part of a boat's open deck
The captain stood in the stern sheets, steering the ship..
part of a ship holding the propeller shaft
The stern tube needs regular maintenance to prevent leaks.
naval gun firing astern at pursuing ships
They used the stern chaser to deter the enemy.
Origin of stern
Old English, styrne (strict)
Terms with stern included in their meaning
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position
located towards the stern or tail
harsh demeanor
strict or stern in manner
stern appearance
stern, harsh, and unyielding in appearance or manner
stern talk
speak sternly or angrily to someone
critical
scolding or criticizing in a stern way
psychology
stern approach to help someone with addiction
stern
characterized by sternness or severity
appearance
overhanging brow giving a stern look
sailing
maneuver in which a sailing vessel turns its stern through the wind
nautical curve
the curve of a ship's deck from bow to stern
maritime
swing with the stern in a direction
maritime
change tack by bringing wind around the stern
maritime
timber defining the shape of a ship's stern
maritime
break over the stern of a vessel
maritime
the afterpart of a ship under the stern
maritime
the convexity of a ship behind under the stern
maritime
having a wave come over the stern
maritime
uppermost cabin on a ship's stern
boating
propel a boat using a single oar at the stern
toward the stern
moving in the direction of the ship's rear
stern location
at or near or toward the stern of a ship
nautical position
closer to the stern than another place on a vessel
maritime
part of a ship's deck towards the stern
maritime
mast located towards the stern of a ship
Examples of stern in a sentence
The manager's stern approach kept the team focused. Her stern expression made everyone uneasy. The teacher's stern voice silenced the class. He assumed the stern of the committee. The CEO held the stern during the crisis. Waves crashed against the stern during the storm.
The stern was painted a bright blue color. The dog's stern was bushy and long. He admired the stern of the retriever.
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- French:sévère, commandement, ...
- German:strenge, Ruder, ...
- Italian:severo, timone, ...
- Spanish:severo, timón, ...
- Portuguese:severo, direção, ...
- Chinese:严厉的, 掌舵, ...
- Japanese:厳しい, 舵取り, ...
- Arabic:صَارِم, دَفّة, ...
- Hebrew:קָשׁוּחַ, עֶמְדַת הַנְהָגָה, ...
- Russian:строгий, руководство, ...
- Ukrainian:суворий, кермо, ...
- Hindi:सख्त, संचालन, ...
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