What does aft means?

"Aft" is a nautical term that refers to the rear or stern of a ship or aircraft. It's essentially the opposite of "fore", which refers to the front or bow.

Here are some examples:

* "The captain gave orders to steer the ship aft." This means the captain ordered the ship to be steered towards the rear.

* "The cargo was stored in the aft hold." This means the cargo was stored in the hold located at the rear of the ship.

* "The airplane's engines are mounted aft." This means the engines are located at the rear of the airplane.

So, whenever you see "aft" in a nautical context, it always means the rear or stern.