sternway
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sternway
Example Sentences
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Mr. Denny said, “Craziest thing I’ve ever seen, sir. Hardly enough wind to make sternway, and the waves are pounding us to pieces.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
But before sternway could be got on the boat, the infuriated monster made a sudden turn, dashed upon and stove it into fragments.
From The Von Toodleburgs Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family by Waud, A. R.
Belay all that—down with the helm, now don't you see she has sternway yet?
From Tom Cringle's Log by Scott, Michael
"The brig may get a lot of sternway on her should this squall not strike her fairly."
From The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows by Conrad, Joseph
It now remained to be seen whether she would gather sternway before her sharp stem crashed into the other destroyer amidships.
From With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
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