aft
aft
I
/ˈæft, Brit ˈɑːft/ adv
: towards or at the back part of a boat, ship, or airplane
We stood on the ship's deck facing aft.
The plane's exits are located fore and aft.
There is an exit located just aft of [=behind] the wing.
— compare fore, 2
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II
adj
: located at the back of a boat, ship, or airplane
the ship's fore and aft cabins
The fore and aft exits can both be used in an emergency.
— compare fore, 3
