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English > 1 sense of the word fore-and-aft:
ADJECTIVEallfore-and-aftparallel with the keel of a boat or ship
English > fore-and-aft: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningparallel with the keel of a boat or ship.
Categoryseafaring, navigation, sailingThe work of a sailor / sailor
Broaderlengthwise, lengthwaysRunning or extending in the direction of the length of a thing