fore and aft

The definition of fore and aft is an expression that means backwards and forwards.

(adjective)

If your car gets stuck in a snow bank, you may rock it fore and aft.

See fore and aft in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Naut. from the bow to the stern; lengthwise or set lengthwise, as sails

See fore and aft in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

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

adjective

Parallel with the length of a structure, such as a ship or house; running lengthwise.

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