AFT

'AFT, adjective or adverb In seaman's language, a word used to denote the stern or what pertains to the stern of a ship; as, the aft part of the ship; haul aft the main sheet, that is, further towards the stern. Fore and aft is the whole length of a ship. Right aft is in a direct line with the stern.

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aft. Aft, ad. or a. the stern or towards the stern

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Aft (ȧft), adv. & a. [[AS. æftan behind; orig. superl. of of, off. See After.]] (Naut.) Near or towards the stern of a vessel; astern; abaft.