No. 12,675 in Russian
кормой
The Russian word "кормой" means "stern" or "aft" (the rear part of a ship).
In a sentence
Корабль покинул причал, плывя кормой вперед.
The ship left the dock, sailing stern-forward.
In this sentence, 'кормой' refers to the stern of a ship, denoting its orientation or movement.
При сильном ветре, яхта повернулась кормой к волнам.
During strong winds, the yacht turned stern to the waves.
Here, 'кормой' indicates positioning, describing how the yacht aligns itself with waves.
Судно стояло на якоре, направив корму к берегу.
The vessel was anchored, pointing its stern towards the shore.
In this usage, 'кормой' signifies direction or the part of the vessel facing the shore.
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