afterguard
noun
af·ter·guard
ˈaf-tər-ˌgärd 
1
: the sailors stationed on the poop or after part of a ship
2
: the decision-making members of a sailboat racing team usually including a helmsman, tactician, and navigator
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“Afterguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterguard. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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afterguard
noun
af·ter·guard
-ˌgärd
: the sailors stationed on the poop or after part of a ship
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