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

Hear the engines roar from aft!
Movement Direction
Implies moving towards the rear, often against the usual direction.

He stumbled aft during the turbulence.
Safety Reference
In emergencies, moving aft can mean moving to a safer area.

All passengers, please head aft immediately!
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