drop astern
Verb
Meaning
drop astern (third-person singular simple present drops astern, present participle dropping astern, simple past and past participle dropped astern)
(nautical, intransitive) To pass or move towards the stern.
Verb
drop astern (third-person singular simple present drops astern, present participle dropping astern, simple past and past participle dropped astern)
(nautical, intransitive) To pass or move towards the stern.