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abaft

/əˈbæft/
preposition
  1. Behind or toward the stern of a ship relative to something else.
    • The lookout spotted land abaft the starboard side.
    • The cargo hold is located abaft the engine room.
    • The dinghy was tied abaft the main mast.
adverb
  1. Toward or at the rear of a ship (the stern).
    • The lifeboats are stored abaft, near the stern.
    • The captain ordered the crew to move abaft for the inspection.
    • He stood abaft, watching the wake of the ship.
Synonyms
aftastern
Antonyms
foreforward
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