afterpeak

[ af-ter-peek, ahf- ]

/ ˈæf tərˌpik, ˈɑf- /

noun Nautical.

the extreme after part of the interior of a hull, especially that part below the water immediately forward of the sternpost (opposed to forepeak).

Nearby words

afternooner, afternoons, afterpain, afterpains, afterparty, afterpeak, afterperception, afterpiece, afterpotential, afters, afterschool

Origin of afterpeak

after + peak¹

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British Dictionary definitions for afterpeak

afterpeak

/ (ˈɑːftəˌpiːk) /

noun

nautical the space behind the aftermost bulkhead, often used for storage

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