abaft

Meanings

• noun

  The position or area towards the stern of a ship.

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈbæft/
   
   
   
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Variants

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abaft

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'behind' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abaft' is commonly used in nautical terminology and is derived from Old English.

2. In sailing ships, the helmsman would typically stand 'abaft' the tiller to steer the ship.

3. The term 'abaft' is also used in aviation to refer to the rear part of an aircraft.

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Related Concepts

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1. stern: The rear part of a ship or any watercraft.

2. bow: The front part of a ship or any watercraft.

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Culture

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In nautical terminology, 'abaft' refers to the rear part of a ship or any object located towards the stern.

How to Memorize "abaft"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship with the front (bow) and the rear (stern). 'Abaft' is the direction towards the stern.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'abaft' with the rear part of a ship or any object located towards the back.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'A Backpack Full of Apples Towards the Aft' to remember the meaning of 'abaft'.

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