aft

[æft]

aft Definition

  • 1toward the stern or rear of a ship or aircraft
  • 2at, near, or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft

Using aft: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aft" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The captain stood at the aft of the ship.

  • Example

    The plane's engines are mounted aft.

  • Example

    The crew quarters are located aft of the bridge.

aft Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aft

Antonyms for aft

Phrases with aft

  • fore and aft

    along the length of a ship from bow to stern

    Example

    The sailors were busy securing the lines fore and aft.

  • behind an imaginary line perpendicular to the centerline of a ship

    Example

    The cargo was stowed aft of the beam to maintain balance.

  • to move toward the stern of a ship

    Example

    The crew was ordered to run aft to adjust the sails.

Origins of aft

from Old English 'æftan'

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Summary: aft in Brief

'Aft' [æft] is an adverb that refers to the stern or rear of a ship or aircraft. It is often used in nautical contexts, as in 'The captain stood at the aft of the ship.' The phrase 'fore and aft' denotes the length of a ship from bow to stern, while 'aft of the beam' refers to a position behind an imaginary line perpendicular to the centerline of a ship.