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What is the difference between wheelhouse and abaft?

wheelhouse | abaft |

In context|nautical|lang=en terms the difference between wheelhouse and abaft

is that wheelhouse is {{context|nautical|lang=en}} the enclosed structure around side paddlewheels on a steamboat while abaft is {{context|nautical|lang=en}} on the aft side; in the stern {{defdate|first attested in the early 17th century}}.

As a noun wheelhouse

is {{context|nautical|lang=en}} an enclosed compartment, on the deck of a vessel such as a fishing boat, from which it may be navigated; on a larger vessel it is the bridge or pilothouse.

As a preposition abaft is

{{context|nautical|lang=en}} behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of {{defdate|first attested around the late 15th century}}.

As a adverb abaft is

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wheelhouse

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) An enclosed compartment, on the deck of a vessel such as a fishing boat, from which it may be navigated; on a larger vessel it is the bridge or pilothouse
  • (nautical) The enclosed structure around side paddlewheels on a steamboat.
  • The best part of a batter's swing
  • The pitch was right in his wheelhouse , and he hit a salami.
  • (general slang) A person's expertise
  • Derived terms

    * in someone's wheelhouse

    Synonyms

    * (structure around paddlewheel) paddle box

    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

    Anagrams

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    References