aft


Definition: Meaning of, aft in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɑːft /

  • adjective, adverb
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[technical]
  1. in or towards the back part of a boat or aircraft
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aft used in phrases

  • fore-and-aft (adjective)
    1. seafaring parallel with the keel of a boat or ship
  • fore-and-aft rig (noun)
    1. rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft
  • fore-and-aft sail (noun)
    1. any sail not set on a yard and whose normal position is in a fore-and-aft direction
  • fore-and-aft topsail (noun)
    1. a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast
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