Definitions for sterns

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sterns stern

Spelling: [sturn]

IPA: /stɜrn/

Sterns is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 80 anagrams from letters in sterns (enrsst).

Definitions for sterns

noun

1. the after part of a vessel (often opposed to stem).
2. the back or rear of anything.
3. (initial capital letter) Astronomy. the constellation Puppis.
4. Fox Hunting. the tail of a hound.
5. Isaac, 1920–2001, U.S. violinist, born in Russia.
6. Otto, 1888–1969, U.S. physicist, born in Germany: Nobel prize 1943.

adjective

1. firm, strict, or uncompromising:
2. hard, harsh, or severe:
3. rigorous or austere; of an unpleasantly serious character:
4. grim or forbidding in aspect:

Origin of sterns

before 1000; Middle English; Old English styrne

Examples for sterns

I like to end columns with a potential policy fix, some kind of suggested action, or at least a stern finger-wagging.

Yet, measured according to the stern standards of adversity, Mary was fortunate.

Close by the stern stood Black Simon with the pennon of the house of Loring.

But at the end of the day, as a governor, you have to be stern and there are decisions you have to make.

The veteran at the stern we could not see, but doubtless his skill was equally remarkable.

The Castle of Villefranche was harsh and stern as its master.

stern displeasure was visible in the countenance of the great sculptor.

After a stern media backlash, Dunham decided to pay her opening acts and, predictably, all was forgiven.

The former Today co-host Deborah Norville spoke after stern.

Self-realized masters can get stern and even appear angry if a disciple openly manifests some undesirable character trait.