1. toward or at the stern (rear) of a ship or aircraft
Usage: nautical; aviation

1. toward or at the stern of (a ship or aircraft); behind
Usage: nautical; aviation

1. located toward or at the stern of a ship or aircraft
Usage: nautical; aviation

Examples

• The captain ordered the crew to move abaft to balance the ship.
• The cargo was stored abaft the main mast.
• The abaft cabin was reserved for senior officers.
• We spotted land abaft the starboard beam.
• The engine room is located abaft the midship section.
• All passengers should proceed abaft for the safety briefing.