The term "aft" is an abbreviation for "after." In nautical terms, it refers to the rear or back end of a vessel. It can also be used in aviation to describe something that is located towards the back of an aircraft.
Usage examples
The ship's crew gathered on the aft deck for a safety briefing.
He placed his suitcase in the aft compartment of the plane.
The captain shouted, "Hard to starboard!" and the ship turned aft, away from the shore.
The fisherman cast his line aft, hoping to catch a big fish.
We relaxed in the sun on the aft lounge chairs, enjoying the view of the ocean.
Sentences with «aft»
The Volvo does sacrifice some utility for the sake of that pretty roofline, but since the battery isn't huge, there is still a lot of room aft of the rear seats. (autoweek.com)
WASHINGTON — Statement of AFT President Randi Weingarten on the passing of the Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act: (aft.org)
Yesterday, Dr. Howard Fuller, Derrell Bradford, Darrell Allison, and Kevin Chavous led a media conference call following the astonishing attack on families and education reform advocates by AFT President Randi Weingarten. (louisiana4children.org)