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What does the term aft mean?

Toward the rear.

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  1. Toward the front
  2. Toward the rear ✔
  3. Toward the wind

Why: Aft or abaft means rearward, toward the back of the boat.

Huh, didn't know that: Aft or abaft means rearward, toward the back of the boat.

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Aft is where the boat keeps its behind.
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Answer: Toward the rear. Aft or abaft means rearward, toward the back of the boat.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    aft or abaft (rearward)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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