sternˈ-chase noun

A chase in which one ship follows directly in the wake of another

sternˈ-chaser noun

A cannon in the stern of a ship

sternˈfast noun

A rope or chain for making fast a ship's stern to a wharf, etc

stern-foreˈmost adverb

stern frame noun

The framework of a ship's stern

sternˈport noun

A port or opening in the stern of a ship

sternˈpost noun

The aftermost timber of a ship, supporting the rudder

sternˈsheet noun

(usu in pl) the part of a boat between the stern and the rowers

sternˈson noun

The hinder extremity of a ship's keelson, to which the sternpost is bolted

sternˈway noun

The backward motion of a vessel

stern-wheelˈer noun (US)

A small vessel with one large paddlewheel at the stern

sternˈworks plural noun

Hinder parts