stern

UK
/stɜːn/
US
/stɜrn/

Translations

sternnoun
sterns
pl
UK
/stɜːn/
US
/stɝn/
The stern of the ship was damaged during the storm.
Корма корабля была повреждена во время шторма.
Additional translations
задняя часть судна
sternadjective
sterner
Comp.
sternest
Super.
UK
/stɜːn/
US
/stɜrn/
The teacher gave a stern warning to the students.
Учитель дал строгий выговор ученикам.
The stern weather conditions made the journey difficult.
Суровые погодные условия затруднили путешествие.

Definitions

sternnoun
The rear part of a ship or boat.
The captain stood at the stern, watching the horizon as the ship sailed away.
A person's buttocks or rear end (informal).
After slipping on the icy sidewalk, she landed hard on her stern and winced in pain.
The rear part of a vehicle other than a boat, such as an aircraft (extended use).
The luggage was stored near the stern of the plane.
sternadjective
Serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
The teacher's stern expression made it clear that she would not tolerate any misbehavior in her class.
Severe in manner or appearance; strict or harsh.
His stern demeanor intimidated the new recruits, ensuring they followed orders without question.
(Nautical, attributive) Situated at, toward, or relating to the stern of a vessel.
The crew repaired the stern ladder before the next voyage.