Definition, Betydelse, Synonymer & Anagram | Engelska ordet STERN

Definition av STERN

1. sträng, bister; barsk
2. (sjöfart) akter

Exempel på hur man kan använda STERN i en mening

• His father was a stern disciplinarian, who had difficulty relating to his sensitive, unathletic third son.
• His name, whose etymology is obscure, was later used to allude to persons showing stern and inflexible judgement.
• The phrase "read the riot act" has passed into common usage for a stern reprimand or warning of consequences.
• With a gruff demeanor and commanding presence, Scott became known for his portrayal of stern but complex authority figures.
• Built by William Bond (master shipwright) under the direction of Robert Brygandine (clerk of the ships), she had a large forecastle four decks high, and a stern castle two decks high.
• The name Ploutōn came into widespread usage with the Eleusinian Mysteries, in which Pluto was venerated as both a stern ruler and a loving husband to Persephone.
• MacArthur was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the sixth of seven children of stern evangelist William Telfer MacArthur and Georgiana Welsted MacArthur.
• Ensigns are usually at the stern flagstaff when in port, and may be shifted to a gaff (if available) or mast amidships when the ship is under way, becoming known as a steaming ensign.

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