Jamie Hyneman

If you ever decide to build a boat out of wet newspaper, it's important to remember to lay down the sheets like shingles on a house: One issue at a time, starting at the bow and moving aft, so water flows over the layers, not under them.

American Entertainer

Alan G. Poindexter

My job during the EVAs, the spacewalks, is to act as the inside coordinator. I remain on the aft flight deck of the shuttle, and I act in a manner to help the gentlemen outside, my fellow crewmates, who are performing the EVA tasks.

American Astronaut

Lawrence Hargrave

The most ordinary conditions for observing sailing birds are then the wind and sea are both aft.

Australian Scientist

Used specifically on boats or ships to mean the back part.

Nautical Term

Implies moving towards the rear, often against the usual direction.

Movement Direction

In emergencies, moving aft can mean moving to a safer area.

Safety Reference

Describes something's position as being at the ship's back.

Location Descriptor

Shows where something is in relation to other parts of the ship.

Relative Position

Helpful in understanding the general layout of a vessel.

Ship Layout

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Aft

In, at, or towards the rear part of a boat or ship.

Often appears as...

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Located at or towards the rear part of a boat or ship.

Often appears as...

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Nautical Term

Movement Direction

Safety Reference

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