Fore-and-aft

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    parallel with the keel, that is, going from bow to stern (as opposed to square-rigged).
Adjective
  1. 1
    parallel with the keel of a boat or ship wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
aftasternlengthwise

Related phrases

fore-and-aft-riggedfore-and-after

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