Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abaft
Adverb / Preposition
/əˈbaft/
Definition
Towards or at the back of a ship.
Examples
- The cabin is located abaft the main deck.
- All lifeboats are mounted abaft the bridge.
Meaning
The term ‘abaft’ is used primarily in maritime contexts to describe a position that is located further back than a particular point on a vessel.
Synonyms
- Behind
- Astern
