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sternwards — Ⅰ. stern [1] ► ADJECTIVE 1) grimly serious or strict, especially in the exercise of discipline. 2) severe; demanding. DERIVATIVES sternly adverb sternness noun. ORIGIN Old English. Ⅱ … English terms dictionary
sternwards — adverb see sternward … New Collegiate Dictionary
sternwards — adverb Towards the stern See Also: sternward … Wiktionary
sternwards — stern·wards … English syllables
sternwards — /ˈstɜnwədz/ (say sternwuhdz) adverb towards the stern; astern. {stern2 + wards} …
sternwards — adverb (or adjective) see sternward … Useful english dictionary
sternward — or sternwards adverb Date: 1832 aft … New Collegiate Dictionary
Rowing (sport) — All eight types of racing boats, six of which are part of the Olympic Games Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are… … Wikipedia
Battle of Barfleur — This article deals in detail with the action on 19th May 1692. For an overview of the battle, its background and aftermath, see Battles of Barfleur and La HogueInfobox Military Conflict conflict=Battle of Barfleur partof=the War of the Grand… … Wikipedia
Boat rigging (sport rowing) — Boats used in the sport of rowing may be adjusted in many different ways according to the needs of the crew, the type of racing, and anticipated rowing conditions. The primary objective of rigging a boat is to accommodate the different physiques… … Wikipedia
