Synonyms of the word

abaft

• prep. (nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of.
• adv. (nautical, obsolete) Backwards.
• adv. (nautical) On the aft side; in the stern.

aft

• n. (nautical) The stern portion of a vessel.
• adv. (nautical) At, near, or towards the stern of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
• adj. located at the back of a boat, ship, or airplane.
• n. (dated slang) Alternative form of afternoon: the time of day from noon until early evening.

astern

• adv. (nautical) At, or any distance behind, the stern; further in that direction; backward (motion).
• adj. (nautical) Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.