abaft in Dutch
abaft in Dutch is achteruit, naar achter, achterlijker dan — abaft means behind, or toward the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
abaft in Dutch
achteruit
(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
naar achter
(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
achterlijker dan
(nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of. [First attested around the late 15th century.]
What does "abaft" mean?
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prep Behind, or toward the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
"The captain stood abaft the mast, watching the waves behind the ship."
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abaft in a sentence
- The captain stood abaft the mast, watching the waves behind the ship.
- The cook's cabin was abaft the main deck, near the stern.
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What is "abaft" in Dutch?
"abaft" in Dutch is achteruit, naar achter, achterlijker dan. abaft means: Behind, or toward the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
How do you use "abaft" in a sentence?
Example: "The captain stood abaft the mast, watching the waves behind the ship." In Dutch, "abaft" is achteruit, naar achter, achterlijker dan.
Are there other ways to say "abaft" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "abaft": achteruit, naar achter, achterlijker dan.
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