Modifies a noun

• trawler: The vessel is a 48 meter stern trawler with 15 persons on board.

• thruster: From bow & stern thrusters to hinges and cabin fittings, Electrical products: pumps, taps, sinks & fittings.

• rudder: Use a stern rudder to control the kayak's direction.

• rebuke: This contemptible conduct met with stern rebuke from the British press.

• ramp: Apparently her stern ramp was deployed on the quayside at the time.

• warning: The stern warnings posted on our website may have helped.

Modifying Another Word

• howard: Have the added analyst howard stern going his training.

• somewhat: But, behind a somewhat stern exterior, Brian was a modest and very likeable man.

• rather: Boarding schools used to be rather stern places where families were not terribly welcome.

• very: Arctic Corsair - The Steering Flat At the very stern of the vessel in a lower compartment is the Steering Flat.

• far: Nor did the wingspan of the Towers which was made of far sterner stuff than the Pentagon.

• much: This coming Saturday the 1st XI will face a much sterner task against top of the table Bramhall at Parkgate.

Infinitive complement

• bow: From stern to bow Back deck has gas locker for two bottles and 240V hook up point.

Used with adjective complement

• look: Regardless of the artist, all the subjects seem to end up looking stern.

Preposition: in

• council-chamber: Be stern in the council-chamber, so that you may control the situation.

Preposition: of

• boat: Boat holders will be required to hold the stern of boats for the start of each race.

• ship: With his left hand, he gestures toward the stern of a ship at sea.

• wreck: Many fishing nets drape over the stern of the wreck.

• vessel: Rather than being situated at the stern of the vessel, the bridge has been brought forward.

• kayak: In the stern of a dive kayak is a place where you can stow your cylinder and stab jacket.