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fore and aft

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fore and aft
adv.
1. Nautical
a. From the bow of a ship to the stern; lengthwise.
b. In, at, or toward both ends of a ship.
2. In or at the front and back.


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The upper skirt was tied so lightly back that it was impossible to take a long step, and the under one was so loaded with plaited frills that it "wobbled" no other word will express it ungracefully, both fore and aft.
Eight Cousins by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
Diana repeated the "oath" with a laugh fore and aft.
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