This is the 12675th most frequent Russian word.
кормой
The Russian word "кормой" means "stern" or "aft" (the rear part of a ship).
In this sentence, 'кормой' refers to the stern of a ship, denoting its orientation or movement.
Корабль покинул причал, плывя кормой вперед.
The ship left the dock, sailing stern-forward.
Here, 'кормой' indicates positioning, describing how the yacht aligns itself with waves.
При сильном ветре, яхта повернулась кормой к волнам.
During strong winds, the yacht turned stern to the waves.
In this usage, 'кормой' signifies direction or the part of the vessel facing the shore.