the condition of a ship's sails when the wind bears against their front surfaces. They are laid aback, when this is purposely effected to deaden her way by rounding in the weather-braces; and tak [..]

a relative position toward the stern of a vessel from another object; as, "abaft the forward hatch".

at right angles to, or beside the boat

a member of the deck crew who is able to perform all the duties of an experienced seamen; certified by examination; must have three years sea service. Also called Able Seamen and A.B.

on or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything

on deck, not over it - that would be "Aloft"

the part of the hull that is out of the water; between the waterline and the deck

the bearing of an object in relation to North; either True North or Magnetic North. See also: Relative Bearing, Magnetic Bearing, True Bearing, and Bearing

side by side, even with, or by the side. This can refer to two or more vessels or other objects

that volume of ocean that is profoundly deep or lying below about 300 fathoms from surface.