adverb toward the stern of a ship or aircraft
preposition in the direction of the stern of a ship or aircraft
In the construction of ships, 'abaft' is used to specify locations or measurements towards the back of the vessel.
Used to describe the direction behind a vessel, typically in relation to the position of another object or point.
In nautical terms, 'abaft' refers to the rear part of a ship or behind a particular point on a ship.
Commonly used by sailors to indicate a position on a boat that is towards the stern or rear.
In nautical writing, the term 'abaft' is commonly used to describe the direction behind a ship or further back towards the stern.
Marine biologists may use the term 'abaft' when discussing the positioning of marine life in relation to a ship or vessel.
A ship captain may use 'abaft' when giving instructions to crew members about the location of an object or area on the ship.