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drops astern

drops astern is the third-person singular simple present indicative of drop astern.

Meaning of drop astern

Verb

drop astern (third-person singular simple present drops astern, present participle dropping astern, simple past and past participle dropped astern)

  1. (intransitive) To pass or move towards the stern.

Questions about drops astern

What is drops astern the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Drops astern is the third-person singular simple present indicative of drop astern.

Words near drops astern in the dictionary

  1. drops a hint
  2. drops a load
  3. drops a log
  4. drops acid
  5. drops anchor
  6. drops astern
  7. drops at comb
  8. drops away
  9. drops back
  10. drops behind
  11. drops by

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