Pronunciation: /fɔːr ənd æft/
noun aft
A1 The sailor pointed to the fore and aft of the ship.
A2 The captain asked the crew to check the fore and aft for any damage.
B1 The deckhands were responsible for cleaning both the fore and aft sections of the boat.
B2 The navigation officer carefully monitored the fore and aft movements of the vessel.
C1 The engineer conducted a thorough inspection of the fore and aft compartments.
C2 The yacht designer meticulously planned the layout of the fore and aft areas for optimal performance.
adverb fore
A1 The sailor walked fore and aft on the ship.
A2 The crew members were busy working fore and aft to prepare for the storm.
B1 The captain ordered the sailors to check the ship fore and aft for any signs of damage.
B2 The ship was meticulously inspected fore and aft before setting sail on its voyage.
C1 The experienced sailor knew every inch of the ship fore and aft.
C2 The captain meticulously planned the route, taking into account every detail fore and aft of the ship.
formal The crew members were stationed fore and aft to ensure the ship's safety.
informal Make sure you secure the ropes both fore and aft before we set sail.
slang I can't find my sunglasses, they must have fallen overboard fore and aft.
figurative He had to consider both the fore and aft consequences of his decision before moving forward.
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