abaft | preposition | 2006-10-01 22:41:04 | |
In the direction towards the stern (rear) of the boat, relative to some object. | |||
abeam | preposition | 2006-10-06 21:58:52 | |
'Abeam' or 'on the beam' is a relative bearing of 90° to the centerline of the keel or hull of the boat. (90° to port or 90° to starboard, but not on the boat.) | |||
aboard | preposition | 2006-10-09 13:55:39 | |
On or in a boat. | |||
above board | preposition | 2006-11-02 06:41:17 | |
On the deck of the boat, or above deck. | |||