fo'c'sle

noun

fo'·​c'sle ˈfōk-səl How to pronounce fo'c'sle (audio)

variant of forecastle

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

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“Fo'c'sle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fo%27c%27sle. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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fo'c'sle

variant of forecastle

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