Forecastle Definition

fōksəl, fôrkăsəl
noun
The upper deck of a ship in front of the foremast.
Webster's New World
The front part of a merchant ship, where the crew's quarters are located.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • fo'c'sle

Other Word Forms of Forecastle

Noun

Singular:
forecastle
Plural:
forecastles

Origin of Forecastle

  • Middle English forecastel fore- fore- castel fortification castle

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Anglo-Norman forechasteil

    From Wiktionary

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