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17 nautical terms (boats, equipment, etc.)
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abaft
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tags: [nautical]
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Definition:towards the stern (rear) of the ship
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The fore hatchway was guarded by centinels; the boatswain and carpenter were, however, allowed to come on deck, where they saw me standing abaft the mizen-mast, with my hands tied behind my back, under a guard, with Christian at their head.
William Bligh. A Narrative Of The Mutiny, On Board His Majesty's Ship Bounty; And The Subsequent Voyage Of Part Of The Crew, In The Ship's Boat
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No, no, Mulligan! Abaft there! Shove ahead. Keep a watch on the clock.
James Joyce. Ulysses
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