aft vs hinder

aft

adj
  • located at the back of a boat, ship, or airplane 

adv
  • At, near, or towards the stern of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel). 

noun
  • The stern portion of a vessel. 

hinder

adj
  • Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows. 

noun
  • The buttocks. 

verb
  • To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate. 

  • To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent. 

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