abaft in Portuguese
abaft in Portuguese is à popa — abaft means behind, or toward the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
abaft in Portuguese
à popa
(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th 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 Portuguese?
"abaft" in Portuguese is à popa. 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 Portuguese, "abaft" is à popa.
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