sternmost

American  

[sturn-mohst, -muhst] / ˈstɜrn moʊst, -məst /

adjective

Nautical.

1. farthest aft.

2. nearest the stern.

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sternmost British  

/ ˈstɜːnˌməʊst /

adjective

1. farthest to the stern; aftmost

2. nearest the stern

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Etymology

Origin of sternmost

First recorded in 1615–25; stern ² + -most

Example Sentences

On the 22nd, the squadron fell in with the enemy off L'Orient at daylight, at which time the Orion was one of the sternmost ships when the signal was made to chase.

From Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I by Ross, John, Sir

Could they indeed do so, it would be, they soon saw, to little purpose, for every instant the breeze increased, and the mistico was already up to the sternmost boats.

From The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea by Tilney, F.C.

In certain fleet evolutions, the sternmost ship remains stationary, as a pivot upon which the other vessels are to form the line anew.

From The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. by Belcher, Edward, Sir

"Santa Virgen! who is that?" cried the two sternmost pirates.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 by Various

These events occupied some time; and as soon as the sternmost ships of the squadron were well out of range of shot, the Gorgon hoisted the signal for their return.

From Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign by Kingston, William Henry Giles