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fore and aft

[fawr-uhnd-aft, -ahft, fohr-] / ˈfɔr əndˈæft, -ˈɑft, ˈfoʊr- /


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In Montana, the GPS searches for my salvation, fore and aft.

From Washington Post Aug. 20, 2020

Her 20-foot fiberglass boat, with snarling teeth painted on the bow, had fore and aft cabins and an open space in the middle where she could work the oars.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2020

Large fore and aft cargo doors can malfunction and leak.

From Washington Times Jan. 8, 2020

For passengers in the rear, seating slides fore and aft for extra leg room.

From New York Times Nov. 10, 2016

The Selaesori Qhoran was a wallowing tub of five hundred tons, with a deep hold, high castles fore and aft, and a single mast between.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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