Term
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Definition
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aft
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(Or after.) Near, toward or at the stern of a ship.
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after cabin
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In a ship with multiple cabins, the cabin closest to the stern.
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aftermast
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In a sailing ship carrying multiple masts, the mast set closest to the stern. Also called the mizzenmast in a three-masted sailing vessel.
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aftermost
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The farthest aft.
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shaft
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A cylinder used to carry rotating machine parts, such as pulleys and gears, to transmit power or motion.
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shaft log
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A heavy longitudinal timber placed over the keel in a ship's stern through which the propeller shaft passes.
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