Meaning Of The Word Abaft

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abaft in American English
at or toward the stern or rear of a ship; aft
to the rear of; behind
adverb: in the direction of the stern; astern; aft
preposition: to the rear of; aft of

abaft in British English
closer to the stern than to another place on a vessel
preposition: behind; aft of

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