fore and aft
/ˈfɔr ənd ˈæft/
adverb
- In a direction from the front to the back of a ship or boat.
- He walked fore-and-aft along the deck, checking the rigging.
- The crew moved fore-and-aft to distribute the weight evenly.
- The boat rocked fore-and-aft as the waves hit the bow.
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adjective
- Positioned or running from the front (bow) to the back (stern) of a ship or boat.
- The schooner has a fore-and-aft rig that makes it easy to handle in tight spaces.
- The captain ordered a fore-and-aft arrangement of the cargo for better balance.
- Fore-and-aft sails are set parallel to the keel of the boat.
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