afterbody

noun

af·​ter·​body

ˈaf-tər-ˌbä-dē

: the after part of a body: such as

a

: the part of a ship abaft midships

b

: the bottom portion of a seaplane hull or float aft of the main step

Word History

Etymology

after- + body entry 1

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

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