Aback

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000037",
  "term": "Aback",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing the condition of a sail when the wind strikes it on the front surface, pressing it back against the mast or rigging. This situation can occur accidentally during maneuvering or intentionally to slow a vessel. Being taken aback can cause a sudden stop or even a sternward movement of the ship.",
  "synonyms": [
    "unawares",
    "backwards",
    "rearwards",
    "aft",
    "abaft",
    "astern",
    "behind",
    "back"
  ],
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "see_also": [
    "aft",
    "abaft",
    "back"
  ],
  "references": [
    "aback - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "achterlich",
    "es": "aback",
    "fr": "à contre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/aback/"
}