After Part (Noun)
Meaning
The rear part of a ship.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cargo holds were located in the afterpart of the vessel.
- Damage from the collision extended to the afterpart of the ship, where repairs were urgently needed.
- The lifeboats were suspended from davits on the afterpart of the cruiser, ready for emergency evacuation.
- The crew quarters were situated in the afterpart of the merchant ship, offering a degree of comfort for the sailors.
- During the refit, a new deckhouse was installed on the afterpart of the yacht, providing extra storage space.