aft

¹

[ aft, ahft ]

adverb

1. at, close to, or toward the stern or tail:

   Stow the luggage aft.

adjective

1. situated toward or at the stern or tail:

   The aft sail was luffing.

aft

²

[ aft, ahft ]

adverb

, Scot.

1. oft.

aft.

³

abbreviation for

1. afternoon.

A.F.T.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. American Federation of Teachers.

aft

/ ɑːft /

adverb

1. nautical towards or at the stern or rear

   the aft deck

   aft of the engines

Word History and Origins

Origin of aft¹

before 950; Middle English afte, Old English æftan from behind, equivalent to æf- opposite + -t- suffix of uncertain value + -an suffix marking motion from; cognate with Old Frisian efta, Old Saxon, Old High German aftan, Gothic aftana, Old Norse aptan, Greek opís ( s ) ō behind; not akin to Greek apó off

Word History and Origins

Origin of aft¹

C17: perhaps a shortened form of earlier abaft

Example Sentences

In September, misdrilled holes were discovered in the 737 MAX aft pressure bulkhead, the domed fuselage cap that seals the rear of the passenger cabin and is installed at Spirit.

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He discovered further drilling mistakes when he observed a mechanic performing an unauthorized rework on another section of the aft pressure bulkhead.

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In August, it was announced that holes in 737 MAX aft bulkheads were improperly drilled — potentially affecting cabin pressure.

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Boeing reports defects in the aft pressure bulkhead, assembled by Spirit.

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In September, after misdrilled holes were discovered in the aft pressure bulkhead installed at Spirit, the CEO told Wall Street analysts quality checks had been stepped up.

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