Definition of aft

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  • aft is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • aft is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • aft is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of aft

  • at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane (adverb)

    Examples

    1. stow the luggage aft
    2. ships with square sails sail fairly efficiently with the wind abaft

    Synonyms

    1. abaft
    2. astern
  • (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail (adjective)

See definition of aft in Merriam Webster