fore-and-after

fore-and-aft·er

(fôr′ən-ăf′tər)

n.

A sailing ship, such as a schooner, with a fore-and-aft rig.

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fore-and-after

n

1. (Nautical Terms) any vessel with a fore-and-aft rig

2. (Nautical Terms) a double-ended vessel

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fore-and-after - sailing vessel with a fore-and-aft rig sailing ship, sailing vessel - a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts

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