AllWords.com


Definitions
abaft
Tweet Definition of abaft Like Definition of abaft on Facebook
adverb
  1. (nautical) On the aft side
with the wind
The mate sleeps
Translations:
  • French: sur l'arrière or vers l'arrière
    (trans-mid)
  • German: achteraus
  • Spanish: a popa
    (trans-bottom)
Etymology: From a- "on" + Old English baft, baften, biaften, Anglo Saxon beíftan; be "by" + íftan "behind". See after, aft, by

Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for abaft for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
Find:
Words Starting With:
Words Ending With:
Words Containing:
Words That Match:

Translate Into:
 Dutch French German
 Italian Spanish
Show results per page.
Browse the Dictionary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Dictionary content provided from Wiktionary.org under the GNU Free Documentation License
Allwords Copyright 1998-2013 All rights reserved.
Share this page:
More To Explore

Contact & About