forebody

noun

1

a

: the part of a ship forward of the largest or midship cross section compare afterbody, middle body

b

: the part of a seaplane float or hull forward of the step

specifically : the bottom surface forward of the step and below the chines

2

: thorax

Word History

Etymology

fore- + body

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