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FORE-AND-AFT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does fore-and-aft mean?
• FORE-AND-AFT (adjective)
The adjective FORE-AND-AFT has 1 sense:
1. parallel with the keel of a boat or ship
Familiarity information: FORE-AND-AFT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Parallel with the keel of a boat or ship
Similar:
lengthways; lengthwise (running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing)
Domain category:
navigation; sailing; seafaring (the work of a sailor)
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