noun the rear section of a ship or aircraft
adjective relating to or located in the rear section of a ship or aircraft
In vehicle design, the afterbody is the rear section of the car, including the trunk or cargo area.
In aircraft design, the afterbody is the section of the fuselage behind the main wing or wings.
In fluid dynamics, the afterbody of a body moving through a fluid refers to the portion of the body that follows the main body and affects the flow patterns around it.
The afterbody of a ship refers to the rear portion of the hull, including the stern and any structures or appendages attached to it.
In the field of naval architecture, the term 'afterbody' is used to refer to the rear section of a ship or boat, including the stern and any structures located aft of the midship section.
In the context of psychology, 'afterbody' is not a commonly used term. It is more likely to be used in a physical or engineering-related profession.