Meaning: On or onto the ground; not floating.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The ship ran aground during the storm.

Category: Navigation › Maritime

Synonyms:

• stranded
• beached

Meaning: Towards the rear of a ship.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The lifeboats are located astern.

Category: Navigation

Synonyms:

• backward
• behind

Meaning: Away from the correct path or direction.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He went astray in the dark.

Category: Navigation

Synonyms:

• off course
• lost

Antonyms:

• on track
• guided

Meaning: a signal or guiding light

Part of speech: noun

Example: The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships.

Category: Navigation

Synonyms:

• signal
• guide

Meaning: The steering mechanism of a ship or boat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He took the helm to steer the ship.

Category: Navigation

Synonyms:

• steering wheel
• control

Meaning: A person who steers a ship or boat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The helmsman navigated through the storm.

Category: Navigation

Synonyms:

• steersman
• navigator

Meaning: A sign indicating a path or direction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The way mark helped us find the right trail.

Category: Navigation

Synonyms: trail marker

Meaning: An exit or means of escape.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We found a way out of the maze.

Category: Navigation

Synonyms: exit

Meaning: A specific location used for navigation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We set a waypoint on the GPS for our journey.

Category: Navigation

Synonyms: navigation point