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aftadjective
Used attributively to describe something located toward the stern or tail; not typically gradable
Translations
arrièreTerme de marine et d'aéronautique.
They repaired the aft bulkhead.
Ils ont réparé la cloison arrière.
Definitions
Located at, near, or toward the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft; rear.
They repaired the aft bulkhead.
Synonyms
rearwards
aftmost
aftermost
after
posterior
hind
back
rear
stern
rearward
sternward
aftadverb
Translations
à l'arrièreTermes de marine et d'aéronautique.
Passengers seated aft felt the turbulence more strongly.
Les passagers assis à l'arrière ont ressenti davantage les turbulences.
Definitions
Toward or at the rear (stern) of a ship, or toward the tail of an aircraft.
Passengers seated aft felt the turbulence more strongly.
Synonyms
abaft
backwards
backward
rearwards
rearward
sternwards
sternward
astern
aftpreposition
Used chiefly with "of" to describe position behind or toward the stern/tail of something
Translations
à l'arrière deTerme de marine et d'aéronautique.
The engine room is aft of the cargo hold.
La salle des machines se trouve à l'arrière de la soute.
Definitions
Behind or toward the stern or tail of (something); to the rear of.
The engine room is aft of the cargo hold.
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