#abaft

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"Abaft the beam!" the captain warned his crew, as a threat approached them at sea

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"Abaft the beam!" the captain warned his crew, as a threat approached them at sea

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Abaft - Cosmos Journey

Abaft – Cosmos Journey The Intriguing World of “Abaft”: A Deep Dive into Nautical Terminology In the rich and varied world of maritime language, few terms evoke the same blend of tradition, precision, and historical intrigue as “abaft.” This word, a staple in nautical terminology, has a storied past and a precise meaning that underscores its importance in maritime operations and literature. In…

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Abaft

preposition

Toward the stern from.

Behind; toward the stern from. "abaft the wheelhouse"

Similar: behind

See under Beam.

adverb

Toward the stern; aft. "to go abaft" Similar: aft

At or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane. "ships with square sails sail fairly efficiently with the wind abaft"

[matthewdavidbrown]

These are five words that I think deserve to make a comeback.

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[contre-qui]

Word of the Day // 9.15.2017

Abaft

preposition.*

Middle English.

(nautical) nearer the stern than; behind.

"The yacht has a shower just abaft the galley."

Oxford Dictionary.

*see yesterday's post for the adverb definition/use of abaft.

[contre-qui]

Word of the Day // 9.14.2017

Abaft

adverb.*

Middle English.

(nautical) in or behind the stern of a ship.

"A line or clouds was spotted abaft by the starboard lookout."

Oxford Dictionary.

*abaft can also be a preposition. See tomorrow's post for that definition.