forecastle

noun

fore·cas·tle | \ ˈfōk-səl

How to pronounce forecastle (audio)

; ˈfȯr-ˌka-səl\

variants: or fo'c'sle \ ˈfōk-səl

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Definition 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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The two Advanced Gun Systems were designed to hide their 31.5-foot-long barrels until the moment of firing, reducing the turrets to two metallic lumps on the forecastle. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Everything We Know About the USS Zumwalt Destroyers," 5 Aug. 2019 In moments of leisure, the crew of the Pequod lie in the forecastle swapping tales of women and wandering, singing shanties and dancing jigs. — The Economist, "Born 200 years ago, Herman Melville was globalisation’s first great bard," 18 July 2019

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forecastle

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English Language Learners Definition of forecastle

technical : the front part of the upper deck of a ship where the sailors usually live

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forecastle

noun

fore·cas·tle | \ ˈfōk-səl

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Kids Definition of forecastle

1 : the forward part of the upper deck of a ship

2 : quarters for the crew in the forward part of a ship

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