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Definition of aftermost in English: aftermostadjective ˈɑːftəməʊstˈæftərˌmoʊst attributive Nearest the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft. Example sentencesExamples - Moreover, deflection of the shaft is caused within the length of the said aftermost bearing.
- However, before replacing either of aftermost pair of bolts, the weight of the keel should be supported, as by blocking and wedging.
- It has two masts, square rigged on both with a spanker sail on the aftermost mast.
- In ships not having a rudder post or rudder stock, measure to the aftermost part of the stern or transom.
- On sailboats underway, it may be flown from the aftermost peak or leech in place of other ensigns.
Synonyms furthest, farthest, furthermost, farthermost, farthest away, furthest away, extreme, very, utmost, outermost, endmost, ultimate, final, last, terminal, remotest
Origin Late 18th century: from after (as an adjective) + -most. Definition of aftermost in US English: aftermostadjectiveˈæftərˌmoʊstˈaftərˌmōst attributive Nearest the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft. Example sentencesExamples - On sailboats underway, it may be flown from the aftermost peak or leech in place of other ensigns.
- In ships not having a rudder post or rudder stock, measure to the aftermost part of the stern or transom.
- It has two masts, square rigged on both with a spanker sail on the aftermost mast.
- However, before replacing either of aftermost pair of bolts, the weight of the keel should be supported, as by blocking and wedging.
- Moreover, deflection of the shaft is caused within the length of the said aftermost bearing.
Synonyms furthest, farthest, furthermost, farthermost, farthest away, furthest away, extreme, very, utmost, outermost, endmost, ultimate, final, last, terminal, remotest
Origin Late 18th century: from after (as an adjective) + -most. |