fore-and-aft


Definition: Meaning of, fore-and-aft in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fɔː ənd;(ə)n;and ɑːft /

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  1. seafaring parallel with the keel of a boat or ship
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fore-and-aft used in phrases

  • 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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