sternmost

[ sturn-mohstor, especially British, -muhst ]

adjective

, Nautical.

1. farthest aft.
2. nearest the stern.

sternmost

/ ˈstɜːnˌməʊst /

adjective

1. farthest to the stern; aftmost
2. nearest the stern

Word History and Origins

Origin of sternmost¹

First recorded in 1615–25; stern ² + -most

Example Sentences

They found and entered it, a small place, but richly furnished, with a carved crucifix screwed to its sternmost wall.

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Early on the morning of the 24th he again came within hail of the sternmost of the French ships.

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The British seamen cheered and, opening fire from their big guns, were soon up to the sternmost junks.

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The viceroy pursued, and towards evening came up with the sternmost, having left his own fleet far behind.

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The sternmost was luffing up with the intention of reaching the Constitution's quarter.

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