afore

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A Saxon word opposed to abaft, and signifying that part of the ship which lies forward or near the stem. It also means farther forward; as, the galley is afore the bitts.

♦ Afore, the same as before the mast.

♦ Afore the beam, all the field of view from amidship in a right angle to the ship's keel to the horizon forward.

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← afloat × afore the mast →

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