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fore and aft

/fɔːr(ə)ndˈɑːft

adverb

1At the front and rear (often used with reference to a ship or plane): we’re moored fore and aft...

At first when sails triumphed over oars, a large square sail was rigged on the mainmast while two smaller sails fore and aft gave the ship maneuverability.
He shortened the front sight fore and aft to make it match the tiny rear Novak.
It had sleeping cabins fore and aft, and while the aft stateroom had a minuscule desk, it was the V-berth forward cabin that I settled on for my working area.

1.1Backwards and forwards: a sperm whale cannot see directly fore and aft...

It is either too loose (slight movement fore and aft with front brake clamped) or too tight (binds when turned - worse when turned to right than to left).
Other appealing details include a front passenger seat with a fold-down back that becomes a desk surface when you park, and rear seats that slide fore and aft, fold flat or can be stowed vertically to dramatically increase luggage-room.
When compressed, it becomes sufficiently narrow to slide fore and aft between the rear wheel arches, giving a choice of more luggage space but less legroom, or the reverse.

adjective [attributive]

1Backwards and forwards: the fore-and-aft motion of the handles...

This is how the fore-and-aft motion of the pistons is converted into rotary motion to drive the locomotive along the track.
This takes care of up-and-down stress; another pair on top of the barrel and receiver handles fore-and-aft forces.
Threaded adjustable stops limiting the fore-and-aft movement of the column were located below the flr, and could be reached through the wheel well.

2(Of a sail or rigging) set lengthwise, not on the yards.When furled, the square sails vanished inside the booms, although the 15 fore-and-aft sails were handled like any modern sail-boat's roller-furling jib....

Also, the fore-and-aft sail on the mizzenmast, originally a triangular lateen sail, was changed to accommodate the more modern rig.
She had two masts and carried fore-and-aft auxiliary sails.

3North American (Of a road) constructed of logs laid end to end.

4 historical (Of a man’s hat) having three corners and a peak at the front and back.

Origin

Early 17th century: perhaps translating a phrase of Low German origin; compare with Dutch van voren en van achteren.

单词	fore and aft
释义	fore and aft /fɔːr(ə)ndˈɑːft / adverb 1At the front and rear (often used with reference to a ship or plane): we’re moored fore and aft... At first when sails triumphed over oars, a large square sail was rigged on the mainmast while two smaller sails fore and aft gave the ship maneuverability. He shortened the front sight fore and aft to make it match the tiny rear Novak. It had sleeping cabins fore and aft, and while the aft stateroom had a minuscule desk, it was the V-berth forward cabin that I settled on for my working area. 1.1Backwards and forwards: a sperm whale cannot see directly fore and aft... It is either too loose (slight movement fore and aft with front brake clamped) or too tight (binds when turned - worse when turned to right than to left). Other appealing details include a front passenger seat with a fold-down back that becomes a desk surface when you park, and rear seats that slide fore and aft, fold flat or can be stowed vertically to dramatically increase luggage-room. When compressed, it becomes sufficiently narrow to slide fore and aft between the rear wheel arches, giving a choice of more luggage space but less legroom, or the reverse. adjective [attributive] 1Backwards and forwards: the fore-and-aft motion of the handles... This is how the fore-and-aft motion of the pistons is converted into rotary motion to drive the locomotive along the track. This takes care of up-and-down stress; another pair on top of the barrel and receiver handles fore-and-aft forces. Threaded adjustable stops limiting the fore-and-aft movement of the column were located below the flr, and could be reached through the wheel well. 2(Of a sail or rigging) set lengthwise, not on the yards.When furled, the square sails vanished inside the booms, although the 15 fore-and-aft sails were handled like any modern sail-boat's roller-furling jib.... Also, the fore-and-aft sail on the mizzenmast, originally a triangular lateen sail, was changed to accommodate the more modern rig. She had two masts and carried fore-and-aft auxiliary sails. 3North American (Of a road) constructed of logs laid end to end. 4 historical (Of a man’s hat) having three corners and a peak at the front and back. Origin Early 17th century: perhaps translating a phrase of Low German origin; compare with Dutch van voren en van achteren.
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