aft of

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: in back of : behind
There is an exit located just aft of the wing.

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If the sea doesn’t appeal, there is an expansive pool on the aft of the boat, which has counter currents so it can be used for fitness as well as pleasure. — Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 The Zen promises an adults-only space at the aft of the ship for those who want to simply lounge with a cocktail and soak up the sun or the wake views. — David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Steven Ross, a marine scientist and crew member of Dive 87 on the Titan’s fourth mission in 2023, testified at a hearing Thursday on the vessel’s tragic implosion that a platform malfunction during that dive caused all five people onboard to slam to the aft of the submersible for at least an hour. — Alaa Elassar, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024 Conversely, Deimos is designed for relaxation, with a giant swimming pool and a sunbathing area occupying pride of place on the aft of the main deck. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for aft of

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“Aft of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aft%20of. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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