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Abaft vs Baft - What's the difference?

abaft | baft |

As a preposition abaft

is (nautical) behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of .

As an adverb abaft

is (nautical|obsolete) backwards .

As a noun baft is

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abaft

English

Preposition

(English prepositions)
  • (nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of.
    • abaft the wheelhouse.

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (nautical, obsolete) Backwards.
  • (nautical) On the aft side; in the stern.
    • with the wind abaft
    The mate sleeps abaft

    Related terms

    * aft * after

    Anagrams

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    References

    baft

    English

    Noun

    (-)
    • (Webster 1913)