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abaft definition

abaft (ə baft′, -bäft′)

adverb

at or toward the stern or rear of a ship; aft

Etymology: ME o baft < OE on, on + bæftan < be, by + æftan, aft

Naut. to the rear of; behind located just abaft the bridge

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