What's the difference between abaft and yawl?

Abaft

Definition:

• (prep.) Behind; toward the stern from; as, abaft the wheelhouse.
• (adv.) Toward the stern; aft; as, to go abaft.

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Yawl

Definition:

• (n.) A small ship's boat, usually rowed by four or six oars.
• (v. i.) To cry out like a dog or cat; to howl; to yell.

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