fore–and–aft

adjective \ˌfȯr-ə-ˈnaft\

Definition of FORE-AND-AFT

: lying, running, or acting in the general line of the length of a construction (as a ship or a house) : longitudinal

: having no square sails

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1820

FORE-AND-AFT Defined for Kids

adjective \ˌfȯr-ə-ˈnaft\

: being in line with the length of a ship <fore-and-aft sails>

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