Afterbody

Translation of "afterbody" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɑːftəˌbɒdi/

/ˈæftərˌbɑdi/

afterbody

afterbodies pl

задняя часть

The afterbody of the ship was damaged during the storm.

Задняя часть корабля была повреждена во время шторма.

Noun

/ˈɑːftəˌbɒdi/

/ˈæftərˌbɑdi/

The rear part of a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship.

The engineers focused on redesigning the afterbody to improve the aircraft's aerodynamics.

The section of a rocket or missile lying aft of the main body, usually tapered to reduce aerodynamic or base drag.

Engineers reshaped the missile’s afterbody to minimise turbulence.

Adjective

/ˈɑːftəˌbɒdi/

/ˈæftərˌbɑdi/

Situated at, relating to, or forming the rear part of a vehicle, vessel, or other structure.

Afterbody modifications improved the car’s high-speed stability.