aft vs prow

aft

noun

  • The stern portion of a vessel. 

adv

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

adj

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

prow

noun

  • The front part of a vessel 

  • A vessel 

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