Naval Architecture Concepts

noun a hatch or opening in the deck of a ship leading to the forecastle or other deck below

• The crew members secured the forehatch before the storm hit.
• Make sure you close the forehatch to keep the water out.
• Hey, don't forget to shut the forehatch or we'll all get soaked!
• Closing the forehatch symbolizes sealing off the past and moving forward.

noun aft

adverb fore

• The crew members were stationed fore and aft to ensure the ship's safety.
• Make sure you secure the ropes both fore and aft before we set sail.
• I can't find my sunglasses, they must have fallen overboard fore and aft.
• He had to consider both the fore and aft consequences of his decision before moving forward.