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单词 aftermost
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Definition of aftermost in English:

aftermost

adjective ˈɑːftəməʊstˈæftərˌmoʊst
  • attributive Nearest the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft.

    最靠船(或飞机)尾部的

    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:

aftermost

adjectiveˈæftərˌmoʊstˈaftərˌmōst
  • attributive Nearest the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft.

    最靠船(或飞机)尾部的

    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.

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