Definition of abaft

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  • abaft is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • abaft is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • abaft is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of abaft

  • at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane (adverb)

    Examples

    1. ships with square sails sail fairly efficiently with the wind abaft

    Synonyms

    1. aft
    2. astern

See definition of abaft in Merriam Webster