How to pronounce “afterguard”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (historical, nautical) The seaman or seamen stationed on the poop or after part of a ship, to attend the after-sails.
• (sailing) The members of a yacht's crew who attend to the aft sails
• A drudge; somebody tasked with menial work.

Practice Nearby Words

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