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forecastle Definition

fore·cas·tle (fōksəl, fôrkas′əl)

noun

  1. the upper deck of a ship in front of the foremast
  2. the front part of a merchant ship, where the crew's quarters are located

Etymology: fore + castle: from the foremost of the two castlelike structures on the hull of a medieval vessel

forecastle Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • raise: The need to limit the green water loading on FPSOs has led to the incorporation of substantial raised forecastle and bulwark structures.
  • have: A poop deck aft had cabins below and she probably had a high forecastle over the stem.

Modifies a noun

  • deck: Cable Stopper The chain, cable or bow stopper is fitted on the forecastle deck in line with the run of the anchor cable.
  • head: A 12 powder gun was mounted on the forecastle head.
  • ladder: He reached the forward deck, and was already climbing the forecastle ladder, when he heard someone speaking near him.
  • hand: And one of the six forecastle hands was little better.

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