Main Entry: fore·cas·tle

Pronunciation: \ˈfōk-səl; ˈfȯr-ˌka-səl\

Variant(s): or fo'·c'sle \ˈfōk-səl\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : the forward part of the upper deck of a ship
2 : the crew's quarters usually in a ship's bow