ALL meanings of abaft
a·baft
A a - adverb abaft closer to the stern than to another place on a vessel 3
- preposition abaft behind; aft of 3
- adverb abaft at or toward the stern or rear of a ship; aft 3
- preposition abaft to the rear of; behind 3
- preposition abaft to the rear of; aft of: the fife rail abaft the mainmast. 1
- adverb abaft in the direction of the stern; astern; aft. 1
- noun abaft In or behind the stern of a ship. 1
- adverb abaft (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (nautical) Backwards. 0
- adverb abaft (nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. 0
- preposition abaft (nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of. 0