Aft refers to the rear part of something, most commonly used in nautical and aviation contexts to indicate the back end or the direction toward the stern or tail. It is a directional term describing positions or movements toward the back of a vessel or aircraft.
Key uses:
- Maritime: toward the stern (rear) of a boat or ship.
- Aviation: toward the back end of an aircraft.
- General usage: can describe anything located at or moving toward the rear part of something.
Common examples:
- "Stow the luggage aft" means place the luggage toward the rear of the vessel or cabin.
- In aviation safety communications, crew may reference aft sections when describing components or escape routes.
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