fore and after
/ˌfɔrəndˈæftər/
noun
- A sailing vessel with sails set lengthwise (fore-and-aft) rather than square to the mast.
- Many fishing boats in the 19th century were fore-and-afters because they were easier to handle with a small crew.
- He learned to sail on a classic fore-and-after, mastering the art of tacking.
- The old fore-and-after glided smoothly across the bay with the wind behind it.