Abaft and Dorsal

Abaft adverb - Near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft.

Dorsal and abaft are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dorsal" instead an adjective "Abaft".

Dorsal adjective - Belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part.

Abaft and dorsal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abaft" instead an adjective "Dorsal".