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fore–and–aft
adjective \ˌfȯr-ə-ˈnaft\
Definition of FORE-AND-AFT
1
: lying, running, or acting in the general line of the length of a construction (as a ship or a house) : longitudinal
2
: having no square sails
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First Known Use of FORE-AND-AFT
1820
FORE-AND-AFT Defined for Kids
fore–and–aft
adjective \ˌfȯr-ə-ˈnaft\
Definition of FORE-AND-AFT for Kids
: being in line with the length of a ship <fore-and-aft sails>
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