Abaft (Adverb)
Meaning
At or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane; "stow the luggage aft"; "ships with square sails sail fairly efficiently with the wind abaft"; "the captain looked astern to see what the fuss was about".
Examples
- The captain stood abaft the helm, directing the crew to adjust the sails for better speed.
- Ships with square sails sail fairly efficiently with the wind abaft, allowing them to cover long distances.
- The cargo hold was located abaft the engine room, accessible through a narrow corridor.
- As the storm approached, the crew secured loose items abaft the bridge to prevent damage.
- The wind blowing abaft the aircraft's tail section caused it to wobble slightly during takeoff.