: towards or at the back part of a boat, ship, or airplane
▪ We stood on the ship's deck facing aft. ▪ The plane's exits are located fore and aft. ▪ There is an exit located just aft of [=behind] the wing. — compare 2fore
▪ We stood on the ship's deck facing aft. ▪ The plane's exits are located fore and aft. ▪ There is an exit located just aft of [=behind] the wing. — compare 2fore





