Aft: meaning, definitions and examples

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aft

[ æft ]

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marine life

Aft refers to the rear part of a ship or boat.

Synonyms

back, rear, stern

Examples of usage

The captain stood at the aft of the ship, overlooking the sea.
The crew gathered at the aft to watch the sunset.

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nautical

Towards the rear of a ship.

Synonyms

backwards, rearwards

Examples of usage

The sailor moved aft to adjust the sails.
The wind was coming from aft, pushing the ship forward.

Translations

Translations of the word "aft" in other languages:

🇵🇹 popa

🇮🇳 पिछाड़

🇩🇪 Heck

🇮🇩 buritan

🇺🇦 корма

🇵🇱 ruf

🇯🇵 船尾 (せんび)

🇫🇷 arrière

🇪🇸 popa

🇹🇷 kıç

🇰🇷 선미

🇸🇦 مؤخرة السفينة

🇨🇿 záď

🇸🇰 zadná časť

🇨🇳 船尾 (chuánwěi)

🇸🇮 korma

🇮🇸 skut

🇰🇿 корм

🇬🇪 კიჩო

🇦🇿 sərt

🇲🇽 popa

Word origin

The word 'aft' originated in Middle English from the Old English word 'æftan', meaning 'from behind'. It has been used in nautical contexts for centuries to refer to the rear part of a ship or boat.