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Aft

Near or towards the stern of a vessel; astern; abaft.

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After 84% connected

Next; later in time; subsequent; succeeding; as, an after period of life.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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After 84% connected

Next; later in time; subsequent; succeeding; as, an after period of life.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Aftermost 84% connected

Hindmost; -- opposed to foremost.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Aftermost 84% connected

Hindmost; -- opposed to foremost.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Back 66% connected

A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, hol…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Back 66% connected

A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, hol…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Abaft 92% connected

Behind; toward the stern from; as, abaft the wheelhouse.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Astern 92% connected

In or at the hinder part of a ship; toward the hinder part, or stern; backward; as, to go astern.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fore 94% connected

Journey; way; method of proceeding.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fore 94% connected

Journey; way; method of proceeding.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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