round-aft
/ˈraʊndˌɑːft/ /ˈraʊndˌaft/Nautical. Now historical and rare
noun
The horizontal camber of the wing transom in a sailing ship.
Origin
Mid 18th century. From round + aft. Compare round-down, roundup.
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