Afterguard

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌɡɑrd/

Definitions of afterguard

noun a group of experienced sailors who manage and steer a ship, especially in a race

Example Sentences

A1 The afterguard on the sailboat steered the vessel in the right direction.

A2 The afterguard members were responsible for adjusting the sails.

B1 The afterguard communicated with the rest of the crew to coordinate maneuvers.

B2 The afterguard made quick decisions to navigate through rough waters.

C1 The afterguard's expertise in sailing tactics helped the team win the race.

C2 The afterguard's leadership was crucial in guiding the sailboat to victory.

Examples of afterguard in a Sentence

formal The afterguard is responsible for strategic decisions during a sailing race.

informal The afterguard is like the captain of the ship, calling the shots from the back.

slang If you want to win the race, you better listen to the afterguard.

figurative In life's journey, the afterguard represents the guiding force that steers us in the right direction.

Grammatical Forms of afterguard

• past tense: afterguarded
• plural: afterguards
• comparative: more afterguard
• superlative: most afterguard
• present tense: afterguards
• future tense: will afterguard
• perfect tense: have afterguarded
• continuous tense: is afterguarding
• singular: afterguard
• positive degree: afterguard
• infinitive: to afterguard
• gerund: afterguarding
• participle: afterguarded

Origin and Evolution of afterguard

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'afterguard' originated in nautical terminology to refer to the group of officers and sailors responsible for managing the aft portion of a ship.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'afterguard' has evolved to also refer to the group of individuals who are in charge of strategic decisions and leadership within an organization or team, similar to the role of the officers on a ship.