The lifeboats were located abaft the ship, near the stern.
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Abaft
/əˈbɑːft/
Synonyms for "abaft" (5 found)
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3 entrieslocative prepositionnautical termspatial adverb
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5 entriesCollocations
8 entriesabaft the beamabaft the bowabaft the foremastabaft the mainmastabaft the mizzenabaft the rudderabaft the sternabaft the wheelhouse
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The captain stood abaft the helm, keeping a watchful eye on the horizon.
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The captain stood abaft the helm, steering the ship.
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We enjoyed the view from the deck, gazing abaft at the coastline.
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