abaft
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The mainsheet is under the deck, with a two-part adjustment just abaft the helm, and all the winch-control buttons are recessed flush with removable chafe pads.
From Time Magazine Archive
Just abaft the bridge were two large cowled ventilators leading down into the fireroom.
From Time Magazine Archive
There is a wet bar just abaft the companion seat, with Corian top, trash receptacle and a sink.
From Time Magazine Archive
In his chart room abaft the flag bridge, handsome, white-haired Rear Admiral George R. Henderson, commander of Task Force 77, listened to his pilots' reports on the results of their strike.
From Time Magazine Archive
“And my gog! how could they be otherwise? Look at that one, the aftest abaft the bier-bank: read it!”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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