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abaft"in or further toward the back part (of a ship)," as opposed to forward, 1590s, from Middle English on baft (late 13c.) "back, behind, to the rear," from Old English on bæftan. For [..]
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abafttoward or at the stern of a ship; further aft
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abaftOn or toward the rear of a ship.
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abaftA point beyond the midpoint of a ships length, towards the rear or stern.
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abaft(adv) at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
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abaftA point beyond the midpoint of a ships length towards the rearor stern.
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abaftA relative term used to describe the location of one object in relation to another, in which the object described is farther aft than the other. Thus, the mainmast is abaft the foremast (in back of).
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abaftTowards the stern aft of directly abeam-used related to reported bearings or positions of objects. Any position or bearing between the stern and amidships is considered abaft.
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abaftToward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch"). Never use the term Aft of
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abaftA point beyond the mid-point of a ship's length, toward the stern relative to an object or point of reference ('abaft the fore hatch').
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abaftToward the rear (stern) of the boat. Behind.
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abaftA relative term used to describe the location of one object in relation to another, in which the object described is farther aft than the other. Thus, the mainmast is abaft the foremast (in back of).
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abaftToward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
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abaft Farther aft, as "Abaft the beam."
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abaftLike aft or a preposition indicating further aft, or nearer the stern; as in: the capstan stands abaft the mainmast, i.e. behind it, or nearer the stern.
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abaftToward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch")
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abaftTowards the stern
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abaftAft of; towards the stern from a designated location
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abafta position behind [the vessel]
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abaftToward the rear of the boat, behind the boat
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abaftToward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
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abaftToward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
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abaftAft of a given point on a ship; e.g. the bridge is abaft the bow.
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abafta relative position toward the stern of a vessel from another object; as, "abaft the forward hatch".
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abaftBehind or aft of; on the after side of; towards the stern relative to some other object or position.
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abaftToward the rear (stern) of the boat. Behind.
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abaftIn a direction farther aft in a ship than a specified reference position, such as abaft the mast. See also ABAFT THE BEAM, AFT, ASTERN.
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abaft
(nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of.on the stern,from the stern
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obsolete) Backwards.,
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