aft
adj. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈæft// UK //ˈɑːft// aft
adj. the back part of a ship, especially the upper structure at the rear. You use this word when talking about boats or ships.
adj. the rear part of a ship's hull; the upper structure at the stern. Nautical term; rarely used outside maritime contexts.
The captain stood on the aft deck.
We watched the sunset from the aft section of the cruise ship.
The vessel's sleek design emphasized a low-profile aft superstructure that reduced wind resistance at high speeds.