aft

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/æft/ English

Definitions

noun

The stern portion of a vessel.

adjective

Located at the back of a boat, ship, or airplane

adverb

At, near, or towards the stern of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).

noun

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
The later part of anything, often with implications of decline.
A party or social event held in the afternoon.

Related words

Synonyms

abaft astern aft arvo undern aftermost after stern tail sternward mainmast rear-end lineman backseat apc backside nea atf

Antonyms

Associated

superstructure amidships funnel bulkhead conning quarterdeck forecastle starboard broadside fuselage turret armament

Rhymes

craft draft graft draught raft witchcraft aircraft daft haft handicraft

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