Meaning Of The Word Stern-chaser

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stern chaser in American English
a gun mounted on the stern of a ship, used for firing to the rear
noun: a cannon mounted at or near the stern of a sailing ship, facing aft

stern-chaser in British English
noun: a gun mounted at the stern of a vessel for firing aft at a pursuing vessel

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