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fore and aft
fore and aftadv.1. a. From the bow of a ship to the stern; lengthwise.b. In, at, or toward both ends of a ship.2. In or at the front and back.Translationsfore and aft
fore and aft1. At the front and back of something. This phrase is nautical in origin, referring to the bow (located at the front) and the stern (located at the back) of a ship. We need to change the locks fore and aft, I'm afraid.2. Everywhere; all over. There are people fore and aft—I'll never be able to find you!See also: aft, and, forefore and aftat the front and the back, usually of a boat or ship. They had to attach new lights fore and aft because the old ones were not bright enough to meet the new regulations. The captain ordered a watch stationed fore and aft.See also: aft, and, forefore and aftBoth front and back, everywhere, as in The children clung to the teacher fore and aft. This expression is nautical terminology for the bow, or front, and the stern, or back, of a vessel. Today it is also used more broadly. [First half of 1600s] See also: aft, and, foreThesaurusSeefore-and-aft |