Abaft Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English (in the sense ‘backwards’): from a- (expressing motion) + archaic baft ‘in the rear’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

in or behind the stern of a ship

Short Definition:

in or behind stern of ship

Examples:

• a line of clouds was spotted abaft by the starboard lookout

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

nearer the stern than; behind

Short Definition:

nearer stern than

Examples:

• the yacht has a shower just abaft the galley