stern chaser

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noun

a cannon mounted at or near the stern of a sailing ship, facing aft.

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Origin of stern chaser

First recorded in 1805–15

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How to use stern chaser in a sentence

He opens up to Marlow Stern about music, Hollywood, and more.
Idris Elba on Eric Garner, ‘Mi Mandela,’ and Selling Weed to Dave Chappelle|Marlow Stern|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Buress went on The Howard Stern Show to talk about the Cosby story.
How the World Turned on Bill Cosby: A Day-by-Day Account|Scott Porch|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But at the end of the day, as a governor, you have to be stern and there are decisions you have to make.
Wyclef Jean Talks Lauryn Hill, the Yele Haiti Controversy, and Chris Christie|Marlow Stern|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I like to end columns with a potential policy fix, some kind of suggested action, or at least a stern finger-wagging.
GOP States’ Hitlist: Abortion, Unions & Hillary|Nancy Kaffer|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

After a stern media backlash, Dunham decided to pay her opening acts and, predictably, all was forgiven.
Will White Feminists Finally Dump Lena Dunham?|Samantha Allen|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He had meted out stern justice to his own son, when he had banished big Reginald to South America; but he had his virtues.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Her stern was towards him, and all he saw of her was the ironical legend, “Cure your Corns.”
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
As it came near, it proved to be the clock, with a sail hoisted, and the Goblin sitting complacently in the stern.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
As he read, a look of surprise came over his face, and then his countenance grew stern and grim.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
As Louis spoke with the stern calmness of a divorced heart, Wharton became other than he had ever seen him.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter

British Dictionary definitions for stern chaser

stern-chaser

noun

a gun mounted at the stern of a vessel for firing aft at a pursuing vessel

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