Definition
abaft
adverb
- toward or at the stern (rear) of a ship or aircraft
Usage: nautical; aviation
preposition
- toward or at the stern of (a ship or aircraft); behind
Usage: nautical; aviation
adjective
- located toward or at the stern of a ship or aircraft
Usage: nautical; aviation
Examples
- The captain ordered the crew to move abaft to balance the ship.
- The cargo was stored abaft the main mast.
- The abaft cabin was reserved for senior officers.
- We spotted land abaft the starboard beam.
- The engine room is located abaft the midship section.
- All passengers should proceed abaft for the safety briefing.