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Meaning of abaft

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abaft

Pronunciation:/əˈbæft//əˈbæft/

adverb

Definitions

  1. On the aft side; in the stern.

    Example: The mate sleeps abaft.

  2. Backwards.

preposition

Definitions

  1. Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/abaft

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