Meaning Of The Word Fore and aft

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fore and aft in British English
from the bow to the stern; lengthwise
located at or directed towards both ends of a vessel

fore-and-aft in American English
from the bow to the stern; lengthwise or set lengthwise, as sails
in, at, or to both ends of a ship
adjective: located along or parallel to a line from the stem to the stern
adverb

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