abaft in German
abaft in German is achteraus, achtern, hintern — abaft means behind, or towards the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
abaft in German
achteraus
(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
achtern
(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
achtern
(nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of. [First attested around the late 15th century.]
hintern
(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 towards the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
"The captain stood abaft the wheelhouse."
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abaft in a sentence
- The captain stood abaft the wheelhouse.
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What is "abaft" in German?
"abaft" in German is achteraus, achtern, hintern. abaft means: Behind, or towards the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
Are there other ways to say "abaft" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "abaft": achteraus, achtern, hintern.
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