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

However, the Royal William and the Somerset being our sternmost ships, became a little prepared, and each gave the French ships a broadside as they passed by.

From Slate

The Thames Conservancy had no control over them, and they would lie half-way up Putney Reach waiting for a race, and then steam alongside of or even ahead of the sternmost competitor.

From Project Gutenberg

At last, voices were heard from the two sternmost smacks, hailing the one a-head—"Tweed, ahoy!"

From Project Gutenberg

A shining brass hand rail ran around the edge of the roof, a brass steering wheel protruded through it at the sternmost end, and toward the bow a search light stood like a gleaming sentinel above a small whistle.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg